Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PAYE rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for development

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education in Sunderland is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 2, cover PPA, and deliver targeted interventions. The role focuses on encouraging pupil progress through engaging lessons, collaboration with teachers and a positive learning environment.

The candidate should have experience with primary school children, SEND, and be a strong team player with good communication skills to support teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with primary school aged children.
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• A passion for the progress of primary school pupils.
• An ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Cover PPA sessions as required.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support pupil progress.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning with teachers.
• Promote positive behaviour and an inclusive environment.
• Work closely with teachers to support learning goals.

Skills

Primary school experience

SEND experience

Team player

Strong communication

PPA cover experience

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Full-time, Temporary)

Sunderland

£525 - £555 per week

September 2026 - ongoing

The School and Role

A supportive school is seeking a full-time Higher Level Teaching Assistant to primarily work within Key Stage 2. The role includes covering PPA sessions and delivering targeted interventions to support pupil progress. You will work closely with teachers to plan and deliver engaging learning, promote positive behaviour, and maintain an inclusive environment. Strong teamwork, communication skills, and experience supporting teaching and learning are essential.

Requirements

The desired Higher Level Teaching Assistant will have;

• Experience of working with primary school aged children.
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• A passion for the progress of primary school pupils.
• An ability to work as part of a team.

What we offer

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

Aboutus

We are a market-leadingeducation supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.