Key Role Information

Salary
£25,315.25 - £26,856.97
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
05/11/2026 17:00
Interview
11 November 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Derbyshire | SCP16 - SCP19
Department
Educational Support
Key stage
Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Inspire. Support. Lead.


Brimington Junior School is a welcoming and ambitious school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and make a real difference to the lives of our pupils. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about high-quality teaching and learning and is ready to take on a wider role within our school. Working closely with teachers and leaders, you will deliver high-quality learning, lead whole-class teaching when required, deliver targeted interventions and help ensure every child achieves their full potential. The successful candidate will be confident, flexible and able to build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues and families. They will share our commitment to inclusion, high expectations and providing the very best education for every child.


We are looking for someone who:

 Holds HLTA status (or an equivalent qualification/experience) or is willing to work towards HLTA status.

 Has significant experience of working within a primary school.

 Can confidently plan, deliver and assess learning for individuals, groups and whole classes.

 Has experience of supporting pupils with SEND and delivering effective interventions.

 Demonstrates excellent behaviour management and communication skills.

 Has high expectations of pupils' achievement, behaviour and wellbeing.

 Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and ensuring every child thrives.

 Has knowledge or experience of supporting the delivery of RE and/or Physical Education (desirable).

We can offer:

 Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy learning.

 A welcoming, supportive and dedicated staff team.

 High-quality professional development and opportunities to further develop your career.

 A positive and inclusive school community where everyone is valued.

 The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives every day.

 A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.


Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. For an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01246 232505 or email BJSInfo@learnerstrust.org

Benefits

Westfield Health Scheme

Skills

CPD / Training

Understanding of behaviour management strategiesessential
. Knowledge & understanding of the National Curriculum including the literacy and numeracy strategies. essential
Knowledge of the requirements of the national literacy and numeracy strategiesessential
Understanding of First Aid procedures.

Experience

Experience of teaching whole classes. essential
Evidence of specialism in specific curriculum areas or areas of learning difficultyessential
A minimum of two years’ experience of working with children (either paid or unpaid capacity) preferably in an educational setting. essential
Training in relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy. essential
Attend training as appropriate and training relevant to the post, including behaviour management and Child Protection training. essential
Demonstrable levels of numeracy & literacy equivalent to GCSE (A-C). essential
Hold relevant qualifications at a level equivalent to at least NVQ Level 3essential
Meet HLTA standards. essential

Personal Attributes

Ability to supervise pupils effectively both in and out of school in line with the school’s behaviour policy. essential
Ability and willingness to work constructively as part of a team essential
Ability to organise, lead and motivate othersessential
Able to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with children and young people. essential
Sound IT skills to support learning and maintain electronic information systemsessential
Good organisational and time management skillsessential
Excellent interpersonal skills both in working relationships with young pupils and in forming effective professional relationships with a wide range of contacts. essential
Effective oral and written communication skillsessential
Ability to use your own initiative and work flexiblyessential
. Ability to work in partnership with parents and teachersessential
Ability to provide a good role model for young pupilsessential
Ability to help children and young people to transfer their learning to other parts of their livesessential
Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manneressential
. Ability to organise the classroom activities e.g. preparing and setting out resources and implementing strategies for Teaching and Learning. essential

Brimington Junior School

Katie Dennis

BJSInfo@Learnerstrust.org

Springvale Road
Brimington
Chesterfield
S43 1HF

Safeguarding Information

Learners' Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Learners' Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.