Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Job in Spennymoor Education & Training Jobs

Vision for Education - Newcastle; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education agency is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Spennymoor. The role involves covering PPA lessons in a primary school, supporting students including those with special educational needs. Candidates should have relevant experience and a passion for enhancing student learning. This full-time temporary position provides competitive weekly pay and is accessible by public transport.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary school aged children is essential.
• Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Cover PPA lessons across the whole school.
• Deliver prepared work to students effectively.

Skills

Experience of working with primary school aged children

Experience of working with pupils with SEND

Ability to work as part of a team

Passion for the progress of primary school pupils

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Full Time, Temporary)
Spennymoor, DL16
£525 - £550 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications )

December 2025 July 2026

The School and Role

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work in a friendly primary school in Spennymoor, DL16. 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.

How to apply
If you are a Teaching Assistant 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).