Higher Level Teaching Assistant 


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Derby, DE3 0FD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Nov 2026
Closing date:	25 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will have:

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant status or willingness to work towards.

• Training and experience in relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy/ Key Stage 1 or 2

• Experience of leading whole-class teaching opportunities from EYFS to KS2

• Experience of preparing and delivering resources (age and ability appropriate) to engage with pupils and contribute to their learning objectives

• Experience of developing and implementing Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans

• Experience of working with pupils with different abilities, and adapting own approach and learning

• Experience of delivering a strong universal teaching offer

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• Professional development opportunities

• National terms and Conditions

• Supportive and friendly team who value collaboration

• Flexible PPA time for Teachers

• Up to 34 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)

• Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• Staff Wellbeing Programme

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• Flexible working

• Free Eye Care Vouchers

• Free Annual Flu Vaccination

• Cycle to Work Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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