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