Higher Level Teaching Assistant

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network Durham & Newcastle is seeking a Progress Lead / Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a full‑time position in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves one-to-one and small group support, assisting with learning activities inside and outside the classroom, and helping pupils with special educational needs.

You must hold HLTA status and have recent experience with young people, plus strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• HLTA status required.
• Experience with young people within the past 2 years.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS certificate required, or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to students
• Assisting with learning activities in and outside the classroom
• Supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) and learning difficulties
• Encouraging engagement and confidence in learning

Skills

Experience with young people

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

HLTA status

Job description

Progress Lead / Higher Level Teaching Assistant - North Tyneside

The Education Network Durham & Newcastle seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a full-time post in Newcastle upon Tyne, paying £120 daily. Based in North Tyneside, the Progress Lead provides one-to-one and small group support, assists with learning activities inside and outside class, and helps pupils with special educational needs.

Applicants must hold HLTA status, possess recent experience with young people, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork abilities. A current enhanced DBS certificate is required, or willingness to obtain one through the agency. The position suits someone committed to education and student development, available to start promptly.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to students
• Assisting with learning activities in and outside the classroom
• Supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) and learning difficulties
• Encouraging engagement and confidence in learning

Requirements

• Experience working with young people within the past 2 years
• Must be a qualified HLTA
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A passion for education and student development
• Fully enhanced DBS or a willingness to apply for one via ourselves

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to stringent checks including referencing and an enhanced DBS check.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.