Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Hartlepool. This full-time role requires commitment from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, covering PPA as needed. Candidates must hold HLTA qualifications and have experience supporting pupils in educational settings. The position offers competitive pay, a supportive environment, and the opportunity for professional development with tools and training. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to Teaching Assistant Toolkit

Wellbeing programme

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• MUST be qualified to HLTA standard Level 3 or Level 4.
• Experience of supporting pupils in a primary environment, in a nursery or in a healthcare setting is essential.
• Current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and support pupils in the classroom.
• Work full time Monday to Friday, covering PPA.

Skills

Experience of supporting pupils in a primary environment

Good knowledge of Additional Needs and EYFS Curriculum

Confidence working with small groups

Education

HLTA standard Level 3 or Level 4

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hartlepool

Up to £600 per week

You must have right to work in the UK to apply for this role

About the role

Connex Education are working with a large mainstream primary school based in the Harltepool area who are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team and work full time from nursery to year 6 starting in January 2026. You must be able to commit to 8:30am – 3:30pm Monday to Friday and be comfortable covering PPA.

About the school

This primary school has a creative and enthusiastic community and as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant there, you will be supported by a welcoming team of teachers, teaching assistants and support staff and you will be responsible for assisting the teachers and supporting the pupils.

Assignment Details

This role is Monday – Friday so the right candidate MUST be able to work full time. This role is ongoing with an immediate start in the new year. It is essential to be a minimum level 3 teaching assistant to be considered for this role.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit skills development package compromising over 24 courses
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Person Specification

• MUST be qualified to HLTA standard Level 3 or Level 4
• Have experience of supporting pupils in a primary environment, in a nursery or in a healthcare setting
• Be confident working with small groups
• Good Knowledge of Additional Needs and EYFS Curriculum
• Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one with Connex

If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Pay rate is based on qualification and experience.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.