Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Required for 1st September 2025

Permanent contract, 35 hours per week, Term time only

Salary Grade: Scale 5 SCP12-17 - 27,711 to 30,060

Tyne and Wear Learning Trust and the Headteacher are seeking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their highly successful school, Whitburn Village Primary.

At Whitburn Village Primary School we strive to deliver an outstanding education which will change and improve the lives of pupils in our care. We believe ours is a school where success, values and positive behaviour are celebrated to create a respectful and inspiring environment, where individuality is encouraged within happy, secure surroundings.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering high quality teaching and learning by working closely with class teachers to plan, deliver and assess lessons. This role will initially focus on supporting Key Stage 2, leading small group interventions, providing cover for PPA time, and supporting children with a range of needs to help them reach their full potential.

At Whitburn Village Primary, we expect all staff to:

Have high aspirations for, and care passionately about, all children Secure excellent educational outcomes for all pupils Be hard working, ambitious and be prepared to go the extra mile Show empathy with children recognising their individual needs and achievements
Tyne and Wear Learning Trust is constantly striving to give pupils the best possible school experience. All schools in the Trust have been judged to be an 'Outstanding' or 'Good' school by Ofsted, therefore, the successful applicant will need to be a committed and innovative person who can maintain high standards.

Tyne and Wear Learning Trust safeguards and protects its pupils and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application forms and further details are available via emailing the School Office at info@whitburnvillage.s-tyneside.sch.uk or online at https://tyneandwearlt.co.uk/Vacancies/

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From 27,711.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025