Teaching Assistant
hace 3 días
Sheffield
HLTA – PE & Sports Specialist (Primary School) \n 📍 Sheffield, South Yorkshire \n 💷 £140 per day \n 🕒 Full-Time | Term Time Only \n 📅 Start Date: ASAP / September 2026 \n \n A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Sheffield is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with a strong PE and Sports background to join our dedicated team. \n \n This is an exciting opportunity for a confident practitioner who is passionate about promoting physical education, healthy lifestyles, and positive learning experiences across the primary age range. \n \n The Role \n The successful candidate will: \n\n • Deliver high-quality PE and sports sessions across EYFS, KS1 and KS2\n, • Support teaching and learning across the wider curriculum when required\n, • Lead small group interventions and whole-class sessions\n, • Promote teamwork, resilience, and pupil wellbeing through sport\n, • Assist with school sports events, competitions, and extracurricular clubs\n, • Work closely with teachers and senior leaders to support pupil progress\n, • Provide classroom cover when necessary\n\n \n The Ideal Candidate Will Have: \n\n • A recognised UK HLTA qualification or higher (essential)\n, • Previous experience working within a UK primary school setting\n, • A strong background in PE, sports coaching, or physical education\n, • Excellent behaviour management and communication skills\n, • The ability to engage and inspire children of all abilities\n, • A proactive, flexible, and positive attitude\n, • Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures\n\n \n We Offer: \n\n • Competitive daily rate of £140 per day\n, • Supportive and friendly school environment\n, • Opportunities for professional development\n, • Well-resourced PE facilities and equipment\n, • The chance to make a real impact on pupils’ confidence and wellbeing\n\n \n This role is subject to: \n\n • Enhanced DBS check\n, • Satisfactory references\n, • Right to work in the UK\n\n \n To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. \n \n We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.