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Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Location
- All Saints CE Infant School, Matlock
- Reference
- JOB/26/03465
- Salary details
- Grade 9 Actual Salary £17,785.56 - £18,868.68 per annum (£33,414 - £35,449 FTE)
- Job term
- Part Time
- Appointment type
- Fixed Term - Covering for maternity leave
- Hours
- 23 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
- Closing Date
- 29 November 2026
All Saints Infant School is seeking to appoint a dedicated, talented and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our caring and supportive team on a fixed term maternity cover contract.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential and flourish both academically and personally. The successful candidate will work alongside teaching staff to support high-quality teaching and learning, provide classroom cover during planned teacher absence, and contribute to the wider life of the school.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of supporting teaching and learning across the primary age range.
- Can confidently lead learning with whole classes when required.
- Has high expectations of all children and is committed to inclusion.
- Can plan and deliver engaging learning activities.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Works effectively as part of a team and can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Supports and upholds the Christian values and ethos of the school.
The role will include:
- Delivering high-quality learning activities to individuals, groups and whole classes.
- Covering classes during teachers' planned release time and short-term absence.
- Supporting assessment, monitoring progress and providing feedback.
- Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and external professionals.
- Supporting the learning, wellbeing and personal development of all pupils.
- Contributing to the positive ethos and wider life of the school.
We can offer:
- Friendly, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
- A welcoming and supportive staff team.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A school community that values teamwork, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
- The chance to make a real difference to the lives of our children and families.
For more information about our school, visit our website: https://www.allsaintsfed.derbyshire.sch.uk/
All Saints’ CE Infant School are proud members of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.
Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.