Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) (Full-Time, Temporary)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD to help with development

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support learning across KS2 at a primary school in Ashington from September 2026. The role is full-time and temporary, with duties including leading small group interventions and PPA cover, based across the KS2 year groups.

The successful candidate will have experience with primary pupils and SEND, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine commitment to helping children progress.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary school aged children.
• Experience working with pupils with SEND.
• Passion for the progress of primary school pupils.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Cover PPA sessions across KS2.
• Lead small group interventions.
• Support learning and behaviour in class.

Skills

HLTA experience

PPA coverage

Support SEND pupils

Team collaboration

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) (Full-time, Temporary)

Ashington (NE63)

£525 - £550 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

September 2026 - April 2027

Vision for Education is seeking to hire a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work on a full-time basis at a Primary School in Ashington (NE63) from September 2026. The HLTA who is successfully appointed for the role will be based across KS2 at school, covering PPA sessions as well as leading small groups for intervention. The role will run until the Easter break, but there could be an opportunity for this to extend too. This is a 'Good' Primary school, where staff foster a love of learning and where children feel happy and supported coming to school.

Requirements

The desired HLTA 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

• 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.

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.