13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    16 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    2 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): Permanent 37 hours, 39 week contract

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Scale G pt 21 – pt 25 (£30,825 - £33,945) FTE paid pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint creative, experienced and enthusiastic HLTA’s who:

  • is currently a NVQ 4 or willing to study to attain HLTA status within 12 months, with experience of supporting teaching and learning in a school setting:
  • is experienced in supporting children and their families in overcoming barriers to their learning;
  • is committed to raising standards of achievement and care for all children;
  • has high expectations of behaviour and effective behaviour management strategies;
  • has a good understanding of teaching English as an additional language;
  • has the ability to reflect on and develop their own practice and that of others;
  • is willing to play a key role in the development and delivery of our curriculum;
  • is well organised and proactive team player who will make a positive contribution to our school team.

What the school offers its staff

Hardwick Primary offers an inspiring modern learning environment for children, nurtured by a friendly, enthusiastic and supportive school team who believe our pupils deserve the best and who consistently strive to make improvements to our outstanding school.

We are proud of our school, our pupils, our team and our achievements and have big plans for the future.

Have you the skills and confidence to meet the challenges of this large, ambitious, vibrant, inner-city multicultural school?


The successful candidates will enjoy:

  • happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn;
  • working with a friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team;
  • outstanding facilities in our new (PFI) building;
  • a commitment to your professional development.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@hardwick.derby.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Hardwick Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
589 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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Phone number
01332 272 249

Hardwick Primary offers an inspiring modern learning environment for children, nurtured by a friendly, enthusiastic and supportive school team who believe our pupils deserve the best and who consistently strive to make improvements to our outstanding school.
We are proud of our school, our pupils, our team and our achievements and have big plans for the future.

Have you the skills and confidence to meet the challenges of this large, ambitious, vibrant, inner-city multicultural school?

Arranging a visit to Hardwick Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@hardwick.derby.sch.uk.

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