HLTA; Literacy & EAL

Job Details

Contract
:
Full-time, permanent

Hours of work
: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:00, 39 working weeks per annum

Start date
:
As soon as possible / 1st September 2026

Fir Vale Academy is an inclusive 11‑16 secondary school located in north Sheffield. It is part of the United Learning trust, which offers strong professional development and a wide network of schools.

The HLTA – Literacy and EAL will provide targeted literacy and EAL support to identified students. The role involves delivering individual and small‑group interventions, developing reading, writing and language skills, and working collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, families and external agencies to ensure coordinated support.

• Deliver individual and small‑group literacy and EAL interventions.
• Support students in overcoming learning barriers and developing core language skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff, families and external agencies to coordinate support.
• Contribute to the Academy’s wider literacy and inclusion strategy.
• Strengthen communication between home and school and build positive relationships.

• Reliable, highly motivated and self‑driven.
• Passionate about improving the life chances of all children and committed to a reflective, humble approach to improvement.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Resilient, dynamic and dedicated to creating an inclusive learning environment.

• Highly competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Excellent facilities, resources and professional development programme.
• Supportive and respectful working environment.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively across the United Learning network.
• Flexibility for requests for part‑time or flexible working.

The closing date for this post is midnight Sunday 21st June 2026.

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees are subject to a comprehensive checking process including references, right to work checks, health checks, an Enhanced DBS check and barred list checks.