Higher Level Teaching Assistant, 37hpw (Term Time Only plus 5 days) (Mosaic Federation)

South Tyneside Council; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Jarrow is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support primary education across two schools. Responsibilities include covering classes, delivering interventions, and promoting student wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have strong experience and a positive approach to education. This fixed-term role offers a supportive environment and the chance to make a significant impact on children's learning.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Professional development opportunities

Commitment to work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in providing interventions for various abilities, including disadvantaged children.
• Willingness to support mental health and wellbeing of children.
• Ability to work flexibly between two school sites.

Responsibilities

• Covering PPA and management time.
• Delivering and assessing interventions for pupils.
• Supporting therapeutic intervention and family support.

Skills

Positive outlook

Experience delivering therapeutic support

Ability to cover whole classes

High expectations for pupils

Support for upper KS2 tuition

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant, 37hpw (Term Time Only plus 5 days)

£28,598 whole time week paid 44.221 pro rata to term time only plus 5 days

Fixed Term contract until 31 August 2026 with the possibility of becoming permanent

Mosaic Federation is a partnership between Valley View Primary School and Hedworthfield Primary School in Jarrow. Both schools are one form entry primary schools with nursery provision. Hedworthfield has two specialist SEND units – one for speech and language difficulties and one for pupils with ASD. The schools work incredibly closely with each other to ensure the best use of resources, sharing of skills and developing opportunities for both staff and pupils to thrive.

Role will involve:

• Covering PPA and management time
• Delivering, assessing and amending interventions and booster sessions for pupils of all abilities including those who are disadvantaged
• Supporting with some aspects of therapeutic intervention and family support
• Delivering some break and after‑school interventions and clubs where appropriate and manageable within working hours and workload required
• Covering staff absence
• Working flexibly between the two schools – e.g. two days in each school with a pastoral support day or working in one school for a week to cover an absence
• Supporting the wellbeing, mental health and happiness of all children in school

We are looking for:

• A candidate with a positive outlook who is willing to contribute to the whole life of the school for the benefit of our children
• A candidate who will treat our children with care, respect and kindness
• A candidate who holds high expectations of behaviour and achievement for all pupils, including the most disadvantaged and SEND
• A candidate with the academic ability to support with boosters and tuition in upper KS2
• A candidate with experience covering whole classes, delivering interventions and tuition
• A candidate with experience delivering therapeutic and family‑based support or a willingness to undertake these
• A candidate who is ambitious for themselves and willing to undertake additional study and training

In return we can offer:

• A positive and supportive working environment across two sites
• An environment where every child matters and can succeed and thrive
• The opportunity to work with wonderful and inspiring children
• A commitment to positive behaviour and attitudes from pupils
• A commitment to CPD and professional development
• A well‑organised and established organisation with effective policies and systems
• A commitment to work‑life balance and staff happiness

Due to the split site appointment, visits to school are not available prior to interview. However, if selected for interview you will be invited to look around one school and interviews will be held in the other school with a tour as part of the interview process.

If you wish to visit the School please contact the Valley View Primary School Office on [phone] in the first instance. Visits will take place on Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 3.30pm.

If you wish to discuss this role, please contact Mrs Gemma Jeynes, Executive Head teacher, at [e-mail] to arrange a call.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre‑employment checks.

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To apply

To apply for this post please download and complete the application form which is saved in “Supporting Documents” and return this to [e-mail].

Closing date and interview schedule

Closing date: Noon, Friday 21 November 2025.

Shortlisting will take place on Friday 21 November 2025.

Interviews will be held at Hedworthfield Primary School on Wednesday 26 November 2025.