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Gateshead Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 110 - 130 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Gateshead

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Primary School
Location: Gateshead
Contract: Ongoing / Temporary (with potential for extension)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support a welcoming primary school in Gateshead. This is a varied and rewarding role, requiring flexibility and confidence to work across all key stages, including Reception.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning throughout the school, as well as leading small intervention groups during two afternoon sessions each week.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality classroom support across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher when required
Lead small intervention groups to support pupil progress (two afternoons per week)
Support pupils with a range of needs, including those displaying challenging behaviour
Work collaboratively with teaching staff to maintain a positive and productive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

HLTA status or equivalent experience
Proven experience working across all primary key stages, including Early Years
Strong behaviour management skills and confidence supporting challenging behaviour
The ability to lead learning independently and use initiative
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A positive, resilient, and adaptable approach
What We Offer:

Competitive rates of pay
Ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
Opportunities for continued professional development
Potential for longer-term or permanent opportunities
If you are an experienced HLTA looking for a dynamic role where you can make a real impact across a primary setting, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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