Team Leader (Higher Level Teaching and Learning Assistant)

Salary details: £ - £

The governors of this caring and inclusive school wish to appoint a committed Team Leader (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) to join our fantastic team where we want everyone to flourish and thrive. The role will be mainly based in EYFS and KS1.
 
In return we offer a warm, caring atmosphere in which to work with friendly, enthusiastic children and an experienced, dedicated and supportive staff. 

This position is for a full time Higher Level Teaching Assistant working a 5 day week, Monday to Friday. 

The successful candidate will start employment on Monday 1st December 2025 (depending on notice periods). 

The successful candidate will work mainly in the EYFS team. HLTAs have whole class responsibility providing cover for PPA and leadership time and may be required to teach across the school.

Initially this position is until 31st August 2026, with a view to make permanent following a successful review and in line with the school budget. 

We invite candidates to visit the school. Please contact the school office to arrange your show round. 

Please visit our website www.firfield.derbyshire.sch.uk  for information about our school and if you have any questions or wish to discuss the role further, please do not hesitate to contact us (01332 872216). Visits to the school are welcomed.

Firfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Provisional Interview Date: 13 November 2025

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.