Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

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.c272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0