Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Primary

About this role

Join Our Team as a Higher
Level Teaching Assistant (Primary)

Ready to inspire, support and make a
lasting difference every single day? Oasis Academy Don Valley is looking for a
passionate and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our
vibrant primary phase and help shape the future of our young learners.

At Oasis Academy Don Valley, our
mission is simple: to provide an exceptional education at the heart of the
community, preparing children to have a positive impact on the world in their
own unique way. We are a diverse and inclusive academy where high expectations,
strong relationships and a relentless focus on achievement enable every child
to thrive. We believe that all children can be successful regardless of their
background, and we work together as one academy family to help them reach their
full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity for
an experienced Teaching Assistant or aspiring HLTA to take on a rewarding role
that combines classroom leadership, pupil support and meaningful opportunities
to influence children’s learning journeys.

Bringing Learning to Life

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant,
you won’t just support learning, you’ll help lead it. Working closely with
teachers and the wider primary team, you will deliver engaging lessons, provide
high-quality PPA cover and support learning across a range of year groups.
Whether working with whole classes, small groups or individual pupils, you will
play a vital role in helping children develop the knowledge, confidence and
skills they need to succeed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading
  learning during teacher release time and planned absence
• Delivering
  targeted interventions to support pupil progress
• Creating
  engaging learning activities and resources
• Supporting
  assessment and monitoring attainment
• Promoting
  positive behaviour and high expectations
• Providing
  pastoral support that helps pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn
• Working
  collaboratively with colleagues and families to secure the best outcomes
  for every child

Through your work, you will help
ensure children develop into confident learners who are prepared for the next
stage of their education and beyond.

More Than Education

At Oasis Academy Don Valley, we are
committed to developing successful learners for the future in an exciting,
secure and happy environment where every individual is valued and encouraged to
be their very best. Our academy is built upon the values of Pride, Respect,
Enthusiasm, Courage and Hope, which underpin everything we do.

As a HLTA, you will help children to:

• Develop
  pride in their achievements
• Build
  the confidence to embrace new challenges
• Show
  respect for themselves and others
• Approach
  learning with enthusiasm and curiosity
• Believe
  in their ability to succeed and make a difference
• Grow
  into responsible citizens who contribute positively to their communities

Every day presents an opportunity to
help children realise their potential and turn their aspirations into reality.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who is
enthusiastic, resilient and genuinely committed to helping children succeed. The
ideal candidate will:

• Have
  experience supporting or leading learning for classes, groups and
  individual pupils
• Demonstrate
  strong communication and organisational skills
• Build
  positive and productive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Have
  high expectations for achievement, behaviour and personal development
• Be
  adaptable, proactive and solution-focused
• Understand
  the importance of inclusion and supporting diverse pupil needs
• Be
  committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare
• Share
  the Oasis values of inclusion, equality, hope and perseverance

Essential Qualifications

• A
  minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths
• HLTA
  qualification desirable, though support will be available for the right
  candidate
• Relevant
  experience supporting high-quality teaching and learning

Why Choose Oasis Academy Don Valley?

Joining Oasis Academy Don Valley
means becoming part of a growing, successful all-through academy serving the
Sheffield community. We celebrate diversity, maintain exceptionally high
expectations and place children and families at the centre of everything we do.
 We are proud to offer:

• An
  academy culture where every child is known, valued and supported
• A
  strong community focus and meaningful partnerships with families
• High
  expectations for learning, behaviour and achievement
• A
  happy, vibrant environment where children and staff can flourish
• A
  commitment to character development through the Oasis ethos and values
• The
  opportunity to work within an all-through academy with a shared vision for
  excellence

As part of Oasis Community Learning,
you will benefit from:

• High-quality
  professional development and continuous learning opportunities
• Clear
  career progression pathways
• Access
  to a national network of academies and educational expertise
• A
  supportive, collaborative and inclusive team culture
• A
  strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• The
  opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on children, families and
  the wider community

Most importantly, you will join a
team that believes education changes lives and is committed to helping every
child leave Oasis Academy Don Valley ready to make a positive impact on the
world in their own unique way.

Please note: Oasis Community
Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from
recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier
List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable
for an introduction fee.

All applications will be checked for authenticity and for the use of AI. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.