Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust; Bolsover; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust invites applications for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Bolsover Church of England Junior School. The role focuses on supporting teaching and learning to deliver high-quality education within a Christian ethos.

The position is permanent, 22.5 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with an ASAP start. UK right-to-work is required; safeguarding checks apply, and the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Qualifications

• HLTA experience or background would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the school as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

Job description

Job outline

Location: Bolsover Church of England Junior SchoolContract Type: PermanentSalary: Grade 9 point 17Hours per week: 22.5Weeks per year: 39Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated HLTA looking to make a real difference in children’s learning?At Bolsover Church of England Junior School, we are looking to appoint a skilled and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our warm and welcoming team. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the school, in line with our Christian ethos and values.

Application information

Please note that all candidates must have a right to work in the UK in order to be able to work at our Trust. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for international job applicants.

Closing Date: 01 September 2026 Provisional Interviews: 08 September 2026

DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. 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.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).