Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Full Time)

Vision for Education; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An education supply agency is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a full-time position in a primary school in Durham. The role involves covering PPA lessons and requires experience with primary school pupils and those with special educational needs. The position offers competitive pay and professional development opportunities, working Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD to help with professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

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 lessons across the whole school.

Skills

Experience with primary school aged children

Experience with pupils with SEND

Ability to work as part of a team

Passion for the progress of primary school pupils

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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About the role

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Full Time, Temporary)
Durham, DH1
£525 - £550 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications )

September 2025 – July 2026

The School and Role

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work in a friendly primary school in Durham, DH1. Working as part of an established team, the desired Higher Level Teaching Assistant will be covering PPA lessons across the whole school. Work will be left for the candidate to deliver. The role would be Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm. The school has a supportive senior leadership team and can be accessed on public transport.

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.

About us
We are a market-leading education 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.