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

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

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in the UK is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a Good Primary School in Chester-le-Street starting January 2026. In this part-time role, you will cover PPA mainly across KS2 and occasionally work with Reception/Yr1. Ideal candidates will have experience working with primary-aged children and those with special educational needs. Competitive pay and professional development opportunities are offered in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience of working with primary school aged children is essential.
• Experience with pupils having special educational needs (SEND) is desirable.
• A passion for supporting the progress of primary school pupils is required.

Responsibilities

• Cover PPA mainly across KS2, with some sessions in Reception/Yr1.
• Support the learning and development of primary school pupils.

Skills

Experience of working with primary school aged children

Experience of working with pupils with SEND

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

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

Chester-le-Street, DH2

£262 - £275 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

January 2026 - April 2026

The School and Role

This Primary School in the Chester‑le‑Street area (DH2) is currently seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work on a part‑time basis from January 2026. The HLTA appointed for the role will be covering PPA mainly across KS2, but with 1 session in Reception/Yr1. Therefore, some experience of working across school would be desired. The role is for 2.5 days per week, and will be on an ongoing basis. This is a Good Primary school, where staff foster a love of learning and where children feel happy and supported coming to school.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

How to apply

If you are a HLTA who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK‑employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world‑class levels of employee engagement across the Group.