Team Leader (Higher Level Teaching and Learning Assistant)

At Peak Dale Primary School, we believe that with mutual respect and togetherness, we are empowered to believe in ourselves and develop our creativity to make a positive impact on the world.

As part of the CREATE Federation, and under the leadership of our Executive Headteacher and Head of School, our purpose is to provide the very best possible education for our children through high-quality training and professional development.

We strive to develop a curriculum rich with challenges and full of opportunities for learners who are happy, engaged, respectful, and supportive of one another.

The CREATE Federation Values Our Federation is built upon a foundation of shared values that guide our schools:

• Collaboration: Our Federation is based on positive relationships and close working across settings. Stakeholders treat each other with respect and work in productive partnership for the greater good of the children.
• Responsibility: A school understands its context better than anybody and should be supported to utilize that knowledge in order to remain improvement-focused. We account for our actions and remain outward-facing.
• Enjoyment & Excitement: Innovation should be at the heart of our practice. We believe that a vibrant, exciting environment fosters a love for learning. 3 Controlled upon completion
• Aspiration: We empower our staff and children to dream big. We set high expectations and provide the support needed to achieve them.
• Togetherness: We are stronger together. Our sense of community ensures that no one works in isolation and every success is shared.
• Empowerment: We provide the tools, trust, and professional autonomy for our staff to lead and for our children to take charge of their own futures. The Role The Governors wish to appoint a skilled, dedicated, and enthusiastic HLTA to join our continued drive for improvement. We take great pride in educating children in a friendly, challenging, exciting, and purposeful environment. The successful candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality PPA cover across the primary curriculum and age range, while demonstrating the versatility to support our wider school provision. About You We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about empowering children and fostering an atmosphere of respect.

You will:

• Be a skilled practitioner committed to delivering high-quality, creative PPA cover across all primary key stages.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to your working pattern (via Model A or B) to support 1:1 tuition, booster groups, or morning interventions. You may also be required to lead after-school club provision; specific hours are determined by the needs of the school and are typically agreed upon a half-term in advance.
• Be an enthusiastic professional willing to work with all children, including those with SEND and complex needs, to promote good behaviour and learning. Why Join Peak Dale? You will be joining a Federation that values professional growth and embeds practices that empower staff to make a positive impact. Our team is a supportive community dedicated to providing an exceptional educational environment. 4 Controlled upon completion The current educational landscape, while challenging, provides opportunities within the Federation that offer security, professional growth, and autonomy. Staff are actively encouraged to bring their interests, passions, and hobbies to life in the school community, offering these to children as either curricular or co-curricular experiences. As our Federation is always looking to grow, we believe the opportunities for the right candidate are significant and exciting. If you would like to arrange a visit or arrange an informal discussion about the role please email executivehead@createfederation.derbyshire.sch.uk

Provisional Interview Date: 9th March 2026

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.