Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Company: Derbyshire County Council
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

Closing date: 28 June 2026

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team at Riddings Junior School, where every child is seen, known and valued. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership-level support role, working alongside teachers and senior staff to drive high-quality teaching and inclusive practice.

As a HLTA, you’ll plan and deliver learning activities, lead interventions, assess pupil progress, and help create an environment where every child can thrive. You’ll also provide support to other teaching assistants and contribute to developing classroom excellence across the school.

What you’ll do:

  • Plan, prepare and deliver targeted learning activities
  • Support individuals and small groups, including pupils with additional needs
  • Lead and evaluate interventions in collaboration with teaching staff
  • Provide feedback and assessment to support pupil progressModel inclusive, high-expectation practice for pupils and staff
  • Support positive behaviour, wellbeing and pupil independence
  • Help mentor and guide other support staff

Who we are looking for:

  • Experience working with children in education or related fields
  • Confidence leading learning with groups or whole classes
  • Strong understanding of inclusion, safeguarding and SEND
  • A team player with excellent communication and initiative and cares about children’s wellbeing and education outcomes
  • HLTA status

Provisional Interview Date: 8 July 2026

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Posted: June 20th, 2026