HLTA

Prospero Teaching; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Newcastle. The role covers KS3, KS4 and KS5, delivering interventions and supporting students to achieve their potential. You will lead lessons when required and work closely with teaching staff to plan engaging activities.

The position is full-time, permanent potential, with a September 2026 start. Pay ranges £17–£19 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, and is based in Newcastle.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent educational support qualification is desirable.
• Experience delivering interventions and supporting whole-class learning.
• Strong communication, behaviour management and organisational skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students aged 11-19 across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Leading lessons and supervising classes in the absence of the teacher when required.
• Delivering targeted interventions to individuals and small groups of students.
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teachers and school leaders.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Leading lessons

Interventions

Behaviour management

Communication

Organisation

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent educational support qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Newcastle

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in your career? If so, we want to hear from you! We are recruiting on behalf of secondary schools across Newcastle seeking dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to support students across KS3, KS4 and KS5 settings. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, delivering interventions and helping students achieve their full potential.

About the role:

• Supporting students aged 11-19 across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Leading lessons and supervising classes in the absence of the teacher when required.
• Delivering targeted interventions to individuals and small groups of students.
• Supporting students with additional learning needs and barriers to education.
• Working closely with teaching staff to plan and implement learning activities.
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teachers and school leaders.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Pay, Hours and Contract:

Pay: £17 - £19 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Contract: Full-time, temporary position with the potential to become permanent

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Newcastle

Experience, Qualifications and Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a secondary school setting.
• HLTA qualification or equivalent educational support qualification is desirable.
• Experience delivering interventions and supporting whole-class learning.
• Confident managing groups of students and leading learning activities.
• Strong communication, behaviour management and organisational skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting teaching and learning.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service or be willing to process a new application.
• Professional child-related or care-related references covering the last two years.