Team Leader (Higher Level Teaching and Learning Assistant)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a HLTA to support pupil development across the curriculum, with a fixed-term contract from September 2026 to December 2026 and potential extension. The role involves planning, delivering and assessing lessons, PPA cover, and collaborating with staff, families, SENCO, SLT and external partners; the post may move between schools as needs evolve. The successful candidate should have a positive outlook and good communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting inclusion.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess across the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide PPA cover for teaching staff.
• Plan, deliver and assess a range of subjects across the curriculum.
• Work closely with staff, families, SENCO, SLT and external partners.
• Adapt to needs as pupils evolve and move between school settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Closing date: 02 September 2026

As a HLTA, you will play a vital role in supporting the development of pupils. The position will initially be fixed term from September 2026 to December 2026, with the intention of extending beyond this. A job description and personal specification outlines the scope of the role. These are written in line with the Support for Teaching and Learning Job Family document as produced by Derbyshire County Council.

We require someone who enjoys working with children and is committed to supporting inclusion. The successful candidate must have a positive outlook, good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work on their own and as part of a team.

The role will involve working with closely with staff, families, SENCO, SLT and external partners. It is essential that the candidate has a secure knowledge of children's learning and development. The role will be PPA cover for staff and will involve planning, delivering and assessing different subjects across the curriculum.

The position may be based across school and is subject to change as the needs of the children evolve.