Derby Grammar School
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND)
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Holme Court Derby
October 2026
We are looking to appoint HLTAs to join Holme Court Derby, starting in October 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced teaching assistants and HLTAs to make a real difference working with a small group of pupils who have additional needs.
The role is full time. Starting in October 2026, you will be supporting and working with small groups of pupils who have additional needs. We are seeking dynamic, inspirational, and highly motivated individuals to join us. You will be enthusiastic, experienced, and well qualified with a good understanding SEND needs.
At Holme Court Derby, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing, therapeutic learning environment where every child feels safe, understood, and valued. As an independent specialist school for pupils aged 7–16, we support children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs through a highly individualised, needs-led approach to education. We recognise that every child is unique and that no two pupils present in the same way. Rather than focusing solely on labels or diagnoses, we tailor our provision to each pupil’s strengths, interests, aspirations, and barriers to learning. Through personalised learning pathways, structured and supportive routines, and the expertise of our skilled multidisciplinary team, we empower pupils to develop confidence, resilience, emotional regulation, and independence while making meaningful academic, social, and personal progress.
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Our warm and inclusive school community celebrates individuality and promotes a culture of acceptance, respect, and belonging. We place strong emphasis on building positive relationships, supporting emotional wellbeing, and creating opportunities for success both inside and outside the classroom. By maintaining high aspirations for every learner, we encourage pupils to develop the skills, self-belief, and resilience they need to thrive in education and beyond.
Holme Court Derby will provide a safe, supportive, and aspirational specialist setting where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential and prepare for a positive and fulfilling future.
As an HLTA at Holme Court Derby you will support a tailored curriculum to pupils aged 7 – 16.
We are looking for HLTAs who can:
- Take responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.
- Work with identified curriculums and supporting specific subjects as well as helping with lesson planning.
- Develop learning resources, delivering lessons and supporting the assessment of learning.
- Support extra-curricular activities such as education visits and recording/reporting pupil outcomes.
- At times, be the lead practitioner in the class delivering whole class teaching without the teacher present.
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If you feel you have the skills and passion to join Holme Court Derby then we look forward to hearing from you.
Interested candidates should send an application as soon as possible. Please apply online at https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001300
The review of applications will begin as soon as applications are received. The school reserves the right to appoint before the stated application deadline date should an exceptionally appropriate candidate be identified.
For further details or to discuss the role please contact danielle@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk or call on 07703975748.
Holme Court Derby is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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