Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Sheffield

We are excited to welcome a new or experienced HLTA to our hard-working and motivated staff team. This is an exciting time for our school as we welcome our new headteacher and look ahead to a time of development and improvement. This position could be suitable for someone pending QTS, providing excellent experience for someone pursuing a career in teaching.

We will offer you:

• A joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School for children aged 3‑11, part of the St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust.
• A diverse school community with wonderful children who enjoy learning.
• A caring ethos centred on dignity, compassion and celebrating each child’s uniqueness.
• High‑quality opportunities to develop professionally and an environment where staff are valued and supported.

The Governors are looking for a committed HLTA who:

• Is highly motivated and self‑driven with an ambition for excellence.
• Can inspire our children and help them to achieve their full potential academically and as individuals.
• Will fully engage with professional development opportunities.
• Has experience and success in working in a primary school context.
• Will engage fully with our supportive community.

We would like to work with someone who:

• Is committed to the vision and ethos of our strong Catholic and Church of England Primary School.
• Is a passionate practitioner who is committed to inclusion and will embrace the opportunity to work with children from diverse backgrounds.
• Has experience working in primary age phases.
• Has the skills, drive and passion required to support the very best outcomes for our learners.
• Is a team player who has high expectations for all children’s learning, spiritual, social and emotional development and behaviour.

Emmaus will offer you:

• A welcoming and happy school with a strong Catholic and Church of England ethos.
• Enthusiastic children who love to learn inside and outside the classroom.
• A committed, nurturing and hardworking staff team, determined to achieve the very best outcomes for the children they teach.
• Supportive parents, governors and parishes who work in partnership.
• A commitment to CPD with experienced mentors and leaders from the school and St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

If you are selected for interview, you will be asked to teach a 30‑minute KS2 maths lesson focusing on number. Details of this lesson will be sent to you prior to the interview.

Safeguarding and Equality: Emmaus Catholic and Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DSB certificate. The role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a Children’s Barred List Check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self‑disclosure. We are committed to the equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Equality Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed.