Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Littleover, Derby

Full Time | Temporary | September 2026

Enlightenment Education are recruiting for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work in a primary school in the Littleover area of Derby.

This is a full-time temporary position from 7th September to 30th September 2026, working Monday to Friday.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting pupils through a mixture of intervention work and classroom teaching.

Duties will include:

• Delivering targeted interventions during the morning

• Providing PPA cover during the afternoon

• Teaching classes across Years 3 to 6

• Planning and delivering lessons

• Managing classroom behaviour effectively

• Supporting pupils with their learning and development

• Working alongside teaching staff and the wider school team

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working in a primary school

• Has experience working across Key Stage 2

• Is confident leading a class independently

• Has strong behaviour management skills

• Can deliver engaging and effective lessons

• Is confident adapting their approach to meet different pupil needs

• Is reliable, organised and professional

• Can commit to the full duration of the placement

HLTA experience is preferred, although experienced Teaching Assistants with strong whole-class teaching experience may also be considered.

About Enlightenment Education

Enlightenment Education is an independent education recruitment agency based in Derby. We specialise in providing experienced education staff to primary and SEN settings across Derby and the surrounding areas.

We take a personal approach to recruitment, with candidates supported directly by our team throughout their placements.

Position Details

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Littleover, Derby
Start Date: 7th September 2026
End Date: 30th September 2026
Duration: Temporary
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday
Sector: Primary Education

If you are an experienced HLTA or Teaching Assistant with strong whole-class teaching experience and are available throughout September, we would love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derby

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Published at

19-08-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English