Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Secondary)

apartmentsenploy placeDerby calendar_month 
Secondary School | Long-Term to Permanent Opportunity
Start Date: September 2025
Full-Time | Term-Time Only

Daily Rate: £115 - £125

We are proud to be partnering with a forward-thinking, inclusive secondary school to recruit an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time role starting in September 2025. This long-term position offers the potential for a permanent contract following a successful introductory period.

As a key member of the support team, you'll collaborate closely with teaching staff to plan and deliver engaging learning activities. You will confidently lead small groups and occasionally take full classes, supporting students across a range of abilities and needs.

You'll also mentor fellow support staff and play an active role in the wider school community.

Essential:
  • HLTA qualification (or willingness to complete within two years)
HLTA qualification (or willingness to complete within two years)
  • GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
  • Experience working in a secondary school environment
Experience working in a secondary school environment
  • Strong understanding of the national curriculum
Strong understanding of the national curriculum
  • Experience supporting students with SEND, EAL, or behavioural needs
Experience supporting students with SEND, EAL, or behavioural needs
  • Confident in using ICT to enhance teaching and learning
Confident in using ICT to enhance teaching and learning
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
  • Confident leading classroom-based learning
Confident leading classroom-based learning
  • Excellent communicator and team collaborator
Excellent communicator and team collaborator
  • Adaptable, proactive, and self-motivated
Adaptable, proactive, and self-motivated
  • Committed to inclusive education and supporting student progress
Committed to inclusive education and supporting student progress
  • Enthusiastic about professional growth and long-term development
Enthusiastic about professional growth and long-term development
  • Reliable, professional, and supportive in nature

Reliable, professional, and supportive in nature

You'll be part of a welcoming, well-resourced school with a strong commitment to both student success and staff development. It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career within a nurturing and high-performing secondary setting.

To express interest in this role, please send your CV today. We look forward to supporting your next step in education.

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