HLTA

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: September 2026 (or as agreed)

Join Our Team

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our friendly team in Chesterfield.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HLTA who is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential. As part of this role, you will work across multiple settings, so a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential .

About the Role

As our HLTA, you will:

• Deliver high-quality learning activities for individuals, small groups and whole classes.
• Provide planned classroom cover in the absence of teachers.
• Support pupils with a range of learning, social and emotional needs.
• Work closely with teachers to plan, deliver and assess learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Travel between schools and educational settings across the Chesterfield area as required.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds HLTA status or has relevant qualifications and experience.
• Has experience working within primary schools.
• Is confident leading whole-class learning.
• Can adapt their approach to meet the needs of a diverse range of pupils.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is reliable, flexible and committed to helping children succeed.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to their own vehicle.

We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• A positive working environment where staff wellbeing is valued.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children's education across local schools.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated HLTA looking for a rewarding new opportunity in Chesterfield, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all pre-employment checks.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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