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Team Leader (Higher Level Teaching and Learning Assistant)
- Location
- Melbourne Infant School
- Reference
- JOB/26/00653
- Salary details
- Grade 9 Actual Salary £1,999.80 - £2,121.60 per annum (£32,347 - £34,317 FTE)
- Job term
- Part Time
- Appointment type
- Fixed Term - Due to pupil numbers until the end of August 2026
- Hours
- 2 hours and 40 minutes (day of week can be flexible, to be agreed with successful candidate), 39 weeks per year
- Closing Date
- 22 March 2026
The Governors of Melbourne Infant School wish to appoint a skilled, caring and motivated HLTA to join our team on a fixed-term basis, starting after Easter and working until 31st August 2026, with a possibility of extension into the 2026-27 school year.
The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be able to motivate and support children within the classroom; implementing work set by the teacher, managing behaviour and providing support during learning activities.
The successful candidate will hold a relevant Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification, with experience of working with primary school aged children. Our children would love to hear from you if you are friendly, kind and fun!
We offer you the opportunity:
- to be part of a team of friendly and hardworking staff and Governors
- to work in an Ofsted rating “good” school and a forward thinking, well-resourced learning environment
- to work in a happy environment where all children and staff are encouraged to thrive
In our school everyone is valued and has the support of a dedicated team of staff, parents and governors. If you are interested in becoming a key member of our friendly team, then we would love to hear from you; either by a phone call for an informal chat on 01332 862325 or an email to headteacher@melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk. Visits to the schools are welcomed.
In line with our commitment to Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education, Melbourne Infant School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.
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.