Team Leader (Higher Level Teaching and Learning Assistant)

Salary details: £ - £

The governors of this caring and inclusive school wish to appoint an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), the role will be supporting across the school in KS2 

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 Friday 4^th September 2026. 

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 for an one-year contract, 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 www.firfield.derbyshire.sch.uk  for information about our school and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01332 872216 to discuss the role further with our Headteacher Mr James Yellop. 

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.

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.