Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne, North Shields; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate HLTA to join their dedicated team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on young learners' lives by supporting their educational journey from Year 1 to Year 4. The ideal candidate will be flexible, innovative, and committed to fostering a nurturing environment that encourages children to thrive. With a focus on collaboration and community involvement, this position is perfect for those who are eager to contribute positively to a caring school atmosphere. Join a team where your efforts will truly make a difference!

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting learning in all Key Stages.
• Passion for creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Cover lessons and supervise classes in the absence of teachers.
• Assist pupils in relevant activities under guidance.

Skills

Supporting learning in Key Stages

Creating a calm learning environment

Delivering group learning sessions

Assessing learning

Working with parents and families

Flexibility and teamwork

Supporting children with additional needs

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

This is a Voluntary Aided School; the employer will be the Governing body of the School.



Archbishop Runcie Church of England (VA) First School

Christon Road

Gosforth

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 1US

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35 hours per week (8:30am - 4:00pm) Term Time only + 3 Training Days



Due to the promotion of the previous post holder, the Governors of Archbishop Runcie Church of England VA First School wish to appoint a HLTA, from Monday 3rd September, to teach across school (from Year 1 to Year 4). This post is term time only with 3 training days.



The post holder will be expected to cover lessons, supervise classes during the absence of the class teacher and will be expected to work with small groups of children under the guidance of teaching staff. This will include implementing programmes, managing behaviour positively and assisting pupils in relevant activities in line with the school’s policies and procedures.



We are a welcoming church school with happy, highly motivated children. We have exceptional expectations of ourselves and the children. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a genuinely loving and caring school. We are looking for staff who care deeply and are passionate for children and their learning, who can build very strong relationships with pupils and their families, and who are willing to go the extra mile to make a difference to our local community.



The successful candidates will:

*have experience of supporting learning in all Key Stages within the first school age range

*have a passion for creating a calm and purposeful learning environment

* have experience of delivering group learning sessions, including phonics

*have successful, recent experience of supporting teaching and assessing learning

*work positively with parents and familiesand be willing to participate in all aspects of school life

*have high expectations of children's achievements and behaviour

*be flexible and work collaboratively and successfully as team members

* support the vision and Christian ethos of the school

*be innovative, creative and imaginative

* have a passion for working with children with additional needs, with good knowledge of best practice



As a small school, we work very closely together so being a ‘team player’ is essential and an open and honest approach is vital. Because of our broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum, strong subject knowledge is also crucial. This post will be to work within the first school age range.



It would be advantageous to have experience of teaching Read, Write Inc Phonics as well as have had paediatric first aider training (or be willing to undertake this training).



This post is suitable for experienced HLTAs and/or someone with a good level of qualification. The postholder will be expected to be flexible and work additional hours to meet the needs of the school where required.



The successful candidate will set high standards for themselves, the school and our children. They will have a positive outlook and will be excited at the prospect of working as part of a small team where everyone “mucks in”.



Application packs can be downloaded from the school website (https://archbishop-runcie.eschools.co.uk/website). Completed applications should be sent electronically FAO Mrs Massey, Head Teacher, via email ([e-mail]). CVs will not be accepted.



Archbishop Runcie CE (VA) First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this firm commitment. As such, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken alongside other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate. Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Online searches will be undertaken as part of due diligence checks.



We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age. We look forward to receiving your applications.



Visits to school will take place on Thursday 22nd May at 11:00am and 4.00pm. Please inform school by telephone if you would like to attend. The deadline for applications is Monday 9th June 2025. Shortlisted applicants will be required for the full day on Monday 16th June for lesson observations, tasks and interviews.