HLTA (ECTs invited to apply)

Protocol Education Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Supportive staff

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a welcoming primary school in Heaton. You will deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher, lead small groups, and support pupils across EYFS to KS2 to help them reach their full potential.

The role involves coordinating with teachers, leading interventions and maintaining an inclusive, high‑quality learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school setting.
• HLTA qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Confident leading groups and managing classroom learning.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Aspiring teachers are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons when the class teacher is absent.
• Lead small group and targeted intervention sessions.
• Support teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Work with class teachers to support pupil progress.
• Foster a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Monitor and provide feedback on pupil attainment and engagement.

Skills

Primary school experience

HLTA qualification

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, HLTA, or aspiring teacher looking for your next challenge in a supportive primary school environment?

A welcoming primary school in Heaton is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team after half term. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, with responsibility for delivering lessons, leading interventions and helping pupils reach their full potential.

The Role

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Lead small group and targeted intervention sessions.
• Support teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Work closely with class teachers to support pupil progress.
• Foster a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with a range of learning needs and abilities.
• Monitor and provide feedback on pupil attainment and engagement.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working within a primary school setting.
• HLTA qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Confident leading groups of pupils and managing classroom learning.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Passionate about supporting children's academic and personal development.
• ECTs, aspiring teachers and experienced Teaching Assistants are encouraged to apply.

What the School Offers

• A friendly and supportive staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A varied and rewarding role with increased responsibility.
• Excellent experience for those considering a long‑term teaching career.
• Enthusiastic pupils and a positive school community.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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