Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 33,143 - 36,363; Part time

Job summary

Beaufort Primary School, part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust, is seeking a proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team. The role is term-time with 32.5 hours per week across five days, FTC until 31 July 2027. Starting date 2 November 2026 or sooner.

You will support learning across the school, contribute to a calm, collaborative environment and help pupils progress. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and references from current and past employers,

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS clearance and references from current and past employers are required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Job reference 000012380 Date posted 27/07/2026 Application closing date 25/09/2026 Working Pattern Term time Salary Grade G, SP 21-25 pending pay award £33,143 - £36,363 pro rata Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type School Support Attachments Blank Job description

Odyssey Collaborative Trust Hours: 32.5 hours | 5 days at 6.5 hours Contract type: Term Time Only, FTC until 31 July 2027 Location: Beaufort Primary School Start Date: 2nd November 2026 or sooner Closing Date: Friday September 25th @10.30am Interview Date: Friday 2nd October

We are looking for an enthusiastic HLTA to join our team here at Beaufort Primary School. We need ambitious and driven candidates with a passion for helping children learn effectively. Everyone who visits our school comments on the calm atmosphere, the enthusiasm our children have for learning and the great sense of team amongst staff and children alike.

Visits

At Beaufort we value every individual and put our children at the heart of everything we do. If you think this sounds like you then come and visit us to see for yourself. Visits are positively encouraged—please book onto one of the following tours of Beaufort for this role:

• Tuesday 15th September at 4pm
• Thursday 17th September at 2pm

This is a great opportunity to see our school in action and find out if we’re the right fit for you.

Odyssey Collaborative Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment procedures and will require an enhanced DBS clearance and references from current and past employers. Further details of this post, the school and the Trust are included in this pack and details of how to apply can be found below.

Beaufort Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post is regulated activity, successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services

Beaufort Primary School is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust