Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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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 progress
• Model 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

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.