HLTA/TA Specialist — Nurturing Learning & PPA Cover

North East Combined Authority; New Penshaw; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive team

Career progression

School-based benefits

Positive working environment

Job summary

Gillas Lane Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant/HLTA to join our team. The mixed role involves 12 hours HLTA and 24 hours TA, supporting high-quality teaching, pastoral groups and occasional whole-class cover to ensure a calm, inclusive learning environment.

You will work closely with class teachers and leaders to deliver personalised support, nurture positive relationships, and contribute to pupil wellbeing across Key Stage 1 and 2.

Qualifications

• HLTA accreditation or equivalent is required.
• Experience supporting Key Stage 1 and 2 is desirable.
• Ability to lead small groups and 1:1 support.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality teaching and learning across key stages.
• Lead small pastoral groups and provide 1:1 support.
• Cover PPA time and deliver targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with class teachers and families as needed.

Skills

Relational approach

Pastoral support

Team collaboration

PPA cover experience

Education

HLTA accreditation

Job description

Gillas Lane Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant/HLTA to join our team. The mixed role involves 12 hours HLTA and 24 hours TA, supporting high-quality teaching, pastoral groups and occasional whole-class cover to ensure a calm, inclusive learning environment.

You will work closely with class teachers and leaders to deliver personalised support, nurture positive relationships, and contribute to pupil wellbeing across Key Stage 1 and 2.