Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Melbourne Infant School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8JE11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
22 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Working 2 hours, 40 minutes per week (day of week can be flexible, to be agreed with successful candidate)
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until August 2026 with a possibility of extension into 2027
Actual salary
- Grade 9 Actual Salary £1,999.80 - £2,121.60 per annum (£32,347 - £34,317 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of Melbourne Infant School wish to appoint a skilled, caring and motivated HLTA to join our team on a fixed-term basis, starting after Easter and working until 31st August 2026, with a possibility of extension into the 2026-27 school year.
The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be able to motivate and support children within the classroom; implementing work set by the teacher, managing behaviour and providing support during learning activities.
The successful candidate will hold a relevant Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification, with experience of working with primary school aged children. Our children would love to hear from you if you are friendly, kind and fun!
What the school offers its staff
We offer you the opportunity:
- to be part of a team of friendly and hardworking staff and Governors
- to work in an Ofsted rating “good” school and a forward thinking, well-resourced learning environment
- to work in a happy environment where all children and staff are encouraged to thrive
In our school everyone is valued and has the support of a dedicated team of staff, parents and governors. If you are interested in becoming a key member of our friendly team, then we would love to hear from you; either by a phone call for an informal chat on 01332 862325 or an email to headteacher@melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk. Visits to the schools are welcomed.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Melbourne Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 138 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Melbourne Infant School website
- Email address
- enquiries@melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01332 862325
Arranging a visit to Melbourne Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk.
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