Higher Level Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive environment

Experience across year groups

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Killingworth to support learning across year groups. You will deliver planned lessons, provide one-to-one and small-group support, and lead targeted interventions to help pupils reach their potential.

The role requires HLTA status or QTS or an equivalent qualification, with strong knowledge of the primary curriculum and excellent organisational skills. A supportive school environment and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or HLTA in a school setting.
• HLTA status or QTS or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective classroom practices.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and provide classroom cover in the absence of the class teacher.
• Lead targeted interventions to support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Uphold the school's safeguarding policies and contribute to the wellbeing of all pupils.

Skills

Teaching

Interventions

One-to-one support

Team player

Education

HLTA

QTS

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for a rewarding role as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant in Killingworth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Join a welcoming school where you'll have the chance to support children's learning and development, leading targeted interventions and providing valuable one-to-one support to help pupils reach their full potential.

If you have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant and hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent qualification, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

• Deliver planned lessons and provide classroom cover in the absence of the class teacher.
• Lead targeted interventions to support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Uphold the school's safeguarding policies and contribute to the wellbeing of all pupils.

About you

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or Higher-Level Teaching Assistant in a school setting.
• HLTA status, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• A strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective classroom practices.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What we offer

• Competitive Pay Rates.
• A support and welcoming school environment.
• The opportunity to gain experience across multiple year groups.
• Ongoing professional development and support.
• A dedicated consultant to guide you throughout your placement
• Potential for a permanent position within the school.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website.