Higher Level Teaching Assistant Required

Teaching Vacancies; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Throston Primary School in Tees Valley is seeking a highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 2 pupils in our Phoenix Room II provision. The post is permanent, Band 7, 32 hours per week during term time (190 days).

The HLTA will help pupils overcome barriers to learning, contribute to SEND/SEMH support, and work with staff to deliver an engaging, inclusive education. The school is proud of its safeguarding commitments and encourages applicants to apply by the deadline.

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant or HLTA preferred.
• Experience with SEND, SEMH and other needs.
• Ability to work with KS2 pupils in a supportive role.

Responsibilities

• Support KS2 pupils in the classroom and Phoenix Room II.
• Assist with planning and delivering learning activities.
• Monitor pupil progress and report to teachers.

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Required

What skills and experience we're looking for

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Required Required for January 2027 PERMANENT Band 7, 32 Hours per Week (Term Time Only, 190 Days) £20,171.58 - £21,163.09 per annum

“Leaders place inclusion at the heart of the school’s work. All pupils are welcome. The school is well respected for its caring and skilled support for pupils with additional needs”. Ofsted - February 2026.

The governing body of Throston Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and caring higher level teaching assistant to support Key Stage 2 children within our additional provision (Phoenix Room II). The postholder will have particular responsibility for supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning and will contribute to the school's provision for pupils with SEND, SEMH and other additional needs.

The successful candidate will join our friendly school to help ensure our children all have a ‘flying start to success’.

At Throston Primary School, our priority is to develop a love of learning through quality teaching. We work tirelessly to ensure that our children enjoy a stimulating and diverse education where learning is irresistible and children are happy, feel safe and are valued. Everything we do, as a school, is to ensure that our children achieve their very best and we are deeply aware that children only get one chance at their primary education.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Friendly, happy and enthusiastic children;
• Supportive and committed parents and governors;
• Hard-working, welcoming and caring staff;
• A well-resourced working environment with a forest school, computing suite, food technology room and extensive learning spaces indoors and outdoors (including a multi-use games area);
• Strong networks with local primary and secondary schools.

If you can imagine working alongside us to further develop the children’s love of learning:

• Closing Date and Shortlisting: Monday 2nd November 2026 (9.00am prompt)

Throston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Commitment to safeguarding

Throston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.