HLTA in Swadlincote

Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Term Time

Salary: £28,605 Fte - £21,830 Actual

Posted: 10th February 2026

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Expires: 22nd February 2026 11:59 PM

Job ID: 1533985

We are looking for a committed, flexible, reflective HLTA to work across the whole school. The role will include teaching whole classes, running intervention groups, covering PPA time, management time or subject leader time. We require an HLTA to independently plan, deliver and mark lessons in accordance to the school’s systems and policies.

At Newhall we value positive relationships with colleagues, support and continuous professional development. We can offer you:

• A happy work environment
• Polite and motivated children
• Talented and hard-working colleagues who are committed to children’s success across the curriculum
• A rewarding role in a supportive, friendly and caring school

The successful candidate will work for 33 hours per week including applicable staff meetings.

Contract: Permanent

Hours/Weeks: 33 hrs per week - 39 weeks per year (Term time plus 1)

Salary: Grade 8, point 15 FTE: £28,605 - Actual salary: £21,830 per year

Responsible to: Head of School/ Assistant Headteacher

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd February 2026 at 23.59.

Interviews: Tuesday 3rd March 2026.

Method of application: We would welcome your application form in full, we will not accept CVs. We would also like a covering letter, of no more than 2 sides of A4, telling us about yourselves, your experiences and why you’re suitable for this role.

References – please note we will take up your references if you’re shortlisted. Please ensure one referee is the head teacher from your current or most recent school, and the second referee is not based in the same school.

The Lionheart Educational Trust is a renowned family of seventeen schools based in and around Leicestershire. We strive to provide the highest quality education in each of our unique schools, raising the attainment of our talented students and reflecting the local communities of which they are a part.

The foundation of our Trust is built on a perfect balance of Academic Excellence and Holistic Development. We realise the importance of delivering quality first teaching; developing well-rounded young people and preparing them for life beyond education. We’re always looking forward, and believe our students should be too.

By being forward-thinking, we ultimately aim to break barriers between all of our students and their successes. We believe that every young person, no matter their background, has an equal right to an equal education. We hope that this pupil-centred approach is clear as you navigate through our website.

Our schools have excellent dedicated staff, children that are keen to learn and parents who want the best for their children. The school is central to the community and have a very positive ‘child centred’ ethos.

Newhall Community Junior School provides a supportive environment, where every member of our community is supported and challenged to be the best that they can be. You would have the advantage of outstanding CPD provision including supportive line management, where staff wellbeing is a priority.

Due to the volume of applications we receive we're unable to contact each applicant with a decision. If you don't hear from us within four weeks of the advertised closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service and Online check.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed. We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.

Please note CVs WILL NOT be accepted.

Safeguarding Statement: Newhall Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.