Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school is seeking a committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join its dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess an NVQ 3 or equivalent and HLTA status. Responsibilities include supporting teachers, managing children in the classroom, and being adaptable in various roles. Applicants should demonstrate effective use of ICT, excellent numeracy and literacy skills, and be able to relate well to children and adults. A commitment to safeguarding children is essential. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Generous pension schemes

High quality professional development opportunities

Workload Charter

Wellbeing support including access to Education Support

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a supportive environment relevant to the post.
• Experience of supervising staff and planning lessons.
• Understanding of child development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in managing the classroom by supervising activities.
• Enhance children's learning by providing necessary educational support.
• Promote positive behavior among students.

Skills

Effective use of ICT to support learning

Excellent numeracy/literacy skills

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Flexible approach to work

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification

HLTA status or working towards HLTA status

First Aid qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

St. Matthew’s Catholic Primary school wish to appoint a committed, motivated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

The successful candidate will be committed to the values and ethos of our Catholic school and will join our dedicated and hardworking team, who all strive for high standards for all of our children.

We are looking for someone who is flexible, approachable, adaptable and enjoys working with children.

Educational Attainment

• NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline
• HLTA status or working towards HLTA status
• Evidence of further training/Development (desirable)
• First Aid qualification (desirable)

Work Experience

• Substantial experience in a support environment relevant to the post
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of planning lessons
• Experience of working with Special Needs (desirable)

Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes

• Effective use of ICT to support learning
• Use of other technology equipment – PC, video, photocopier etc
• In-depth understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
• In-depth understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
• Understanding of child development and learning
• Ability to self‑evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills
• Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy

Disposition

• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Committed to the principles of equality and diversity
• Flexible approach to work

What the school offers its staff

St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Relevant induction processes and CPD will be provided for the successful candidate.

Why work for Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust?

• Competitive Salaries
• Generous pension schemes (Teachers/Local Government)
• High quality professional development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities across the Trust
• Staff discount schemes including Blue Light
• Workload Charter
• All employees can access counselling and flu immunisation vouchers
• Commitment to national T&C's for all staff in line with the Bishop's memorandum of understanding for Catholic Schools
• Real Living Wage paid as minimum
• Wellbeing support including access to Education Support our employee assistance programme provider
• Staff recognition and celebration: Chadwick Celebration Awards

Further details about the role

The application form and supporting documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to [e-mail] by 12 noon on Friday 23 January 2026.

Applications are required and CVs will not be accepted.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures.

Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre‑employment checks.

An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.