Higher Level Teaching Assistant, 22.5 hpw (Term Time Only) (Monkton Infants School)

South Tyneside Council; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A high achieving Infant School seeks a part-time Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support the Key Stage 1 and Early Years Curriculum. The role, starting on 1 September 2025, requires a committed professional with an HLTA qualification to provide engaging and effective learning experiences for pupils in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HLTA level.
• Experience with Key Stage 1 and Early Years Curriculum.
• Genuine desire to work as part of an effective team.

Responsibilities

• Provide interactive learning activities for young children.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour.
• Support the school's drive to raise educational standards.

Skills

Commitment to raising standards

Creativity

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Post Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

(Part time: term time: Monday – Wednesday: 3 days)

Salary: Band 5 £27,711 per annum pro rata, actual £14,291.10

Required from: 1 September 2025 for one year to cover a maternity leave



The Governors of this high achieving and well-regarded Infant School are looking to appoint a part time Higher Level Teaching Assistant with experience of the Key Stage 1 and Early Years Curriculum. The post is for one year but may be ended earlier depending upon staffing levels/ performance.



The successful candidate will:

• Be qualified to HLTA level


• Be fully committed to this school and its drive to raise standards further.


• Be an effective and inspirational HLTA showing creativity and flair in providing interactive learning activities for young children.


• Have high aspirations for all pupils.


• Have the ability to maintain high standards of behaviour.


• Show a genuine desire to work as an effective team member.

(The school converted to an Academy on the 1st February 2013 and so the successful candidate would be employed by the Academy).



Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment with Mrs C. Askwith, Headteacher contact [phone].



Monkton Infants School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service.



In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.



Application Packs can be downloaded from the website and are returnable to:



Monkton Infants

St. Simon Street

South Shields

NE34 9SD



Or via email: [e-mail]



Closing Date: 6th June 2025 at 12 noon

Observation & Interviews Week beg: 9th June 2025



For further information, please contact Mrs C. E. Askwith (Headteacher) on (0191 456 1917).



The Application form can be found saved in 'Supporting Documents'.