Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Long Term Futures Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Derby (DE21). The role involves delivering pre-planned lessons, supporting student engagement, and providing targeted interventions. Ideal candidates will have HLTA qualifications or equivalent experience, with strong classroom management skills. Competitive pay and consistent hours offered in a supportive school environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Supportive school team

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ideally, a HLTA qualification (or equivalent secondary experience).
• Confident supporting KS3/KS4 pupils.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering pre-planned lessons in line with the curriculum.
• Providing targeted interventions for individuals and small groups.
• Supporting positive behaviour, focus, and engagement in lessons.

Skills

Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

Confident supporting KS3/KS4 pupils

Adaptable and resilient

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent secondary experience

Job description

Overview

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Derby, DE21

• Location: DE21, Derby
• Pay Rate: 440 - 480 take home per week after deductions
• Contract: Full-time, long-term placement
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 15.30
• Start Date: Immediate start

The Opportunity

A welcoming secondary school in Derby (DE21) is seeking an experienced HLTA to join their supportive team. This long-term role offers stability, consistent hours, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to pupils' learning and development. The school\'s ethos centres around Inspiring, Nurturing, and Empowering every child - supporting not just academic success, but also communication, independence, social, and emotional growth. Creativity, enrichment, and community involvement are woven into daily life, with every achievement celebrated

Role Responsibilities

• Delivering pre-planned lessons in line with the curriculum.
• Providing targeted interventions for individuals and small groups.
• Supporting positive behaviour, focus, and engagement in lessons.
• Covering classes to ensure continuity of learning.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and wider pastoral team

What We're Looking For

• Ideally, a HLTA qualification (or equivalent secondary experience).
• Confident supporting KS3/KS4 pupils.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Adaptable, resilient, and committed to pupil growth.

Why Join?

• Competitive daily rate and consistent hours.
• Supportive school team with career development opportunities.
• Trial day offered - no formal interview process.
• Work with Long Term Futures - specialists in long-term and permanent school placements.

At Long Term Futures, we specialise in long-term and permanent placements, giving you the chance to build lasting connections within schools.

Apply today with Long Term Futures, or contact James directly to learn more about the role.

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