Team Leader (Higher Level Teaching and Learning Assistant)

Are you an experienced TA or HLTA ready for more responsibility and the next step in your career? At Holly House School, our community is built on relationships, ambition and helping pupils realise their potential. We are looking for a creative, organised and pupil-centred Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support our careers education, preparation for adulthood and transitions work for pupils with SEMH needs.

This is a practical and purposeful role. You will support pupils in class, help them understand their strengths and future possibilities, coordinate careers activities, support transitions, maintain Compass+ and destination records, and build links with families, providers, employers and partners.

We are looking for someone with strong classroom practice, excellent communication and organisation, and the confidence to work with pupils, families and professionals.

If you want a role where your work helps young people take their next steps with greater confidence, we would like to hear from you. Visits are warmly welcomed.

To arrange a visit prior to application, please call [phone removed] to make an appointment.

Provisional Interview Date: 3 and 4 November 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.