HLTA - Primary School

Protocol Education Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a welcoming primary school in Heaton. You will work with class teachers to deliver planned lessons, lead intervention groups and support pupils across EYFS to KS2.

The ideal candidate will have an HLTA qualification or substantial HLTA experience, strong behaviour management, and a proactive, flexible approach. The role is temporary after half term with opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or significant HLTA-level experience.
• Experience supporting learning in a primary school.
• Confidence leading whole-class teaching sessions.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Flexible, proactive and enthusiastic approach.
• Passion for helping children succeed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 when required.
• Lead intervention groups and provide targeted pupil support.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and engaging learning environments.
• Work with teachers to plan and adapt activities.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs as required.
• Collaborate with staff to raise attainment.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Primary school experience

Lead class teaching

Behaviour management

Flexible/proactive

Passion for children

Job description

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have the confidence to lead lessons, support pupil progress and make a positive impact across the primary age range?

A vibrant and welcoming primary school in Heaton is seeking a motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team after half term. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive school environment, delivering high-quality learning experiences and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a HLTA, you will work closely with class teachers and senior leaders to support teaching and learning across the school. You will deliver planned lessons in the absence of the teacher, lead intervention groups and provide targeted support to pupils requiring additional assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 when required.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Lead small group and intervention sessions to raise attainment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to plan and adapt learning activities.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs where required.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain an engaging learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• HLTA qualification or significant experience working at HLTA level.
• Experience supporting learning within a primary school setting.
• Confidence leading whole-class teaching sessions.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• A flexible, proactive and enthusiastic approach.
• A passion for helping children succeed and reach their potential.

What the School Offers

• A friendly and inclusive school community.
• Supportive leadership and experienced staff team.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• A varied and rewarding role with real responsibility.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to children's education.

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.