HLTA – Literacy & EAL

Job title: HLTA – Literacy & EAL Location: Fir Vale Academy, Owler Lane, Sheffield, S4 8GB Salary: FTE £36,500 gross per annum pro rata (actual £31,495) 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 seeking to appoint a HLTA – Literacy and EAL to join its established team. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Fir Vale Academy is an 11–16 secondary school located in the north of Sheffield. As part of United Learning, our aim is to bring out the Best in Everyone, and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the fullest extent. The post-holder will work closely with identified students, providing targeted literacy and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support through a range of tailored interventions and strategies. The successful candidate will support students in overcoming barriers to learning by developing reading, writing, vocabulary acquisition and language skills, enabling them to access the curriculum successfully and achieve positive academic outcomes. The role will involve delivering individual and small-group interventions, supporting students with identified literacy and EAL needs, and working collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, families and external agencies to ensure coordinated support. The HLTA – Literacy and EAL will play a key role in strengthening communication between home and school, developing positive relationships and helping students make sustained progress throughout their educational journey. The successful candidate will also contribute to the wider literacy and inclusion strategy of the Academy, promoting a culture where language development, reading and academic success are central to ensuring every student can thrive. The acade