Primary Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Connex Education; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a large primary school in Hartlepool. The role involves full-time assistance from nursery to year 6, ensuring support for teachers and students. Candidates must hold HLTA qualifications and have experience in supporting primary education. Attractive benefits include competitive pay, professional development courses, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to Teaching Assistant Toolkit skills development package

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme and refresher training

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• MUST be qualified to HLTA standard.
• Experience supporting pupils in primary or healthcare settings is essential.
• Current DBS on update service, or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and support pupils in class from nursery to year 6.
• Work full time Monday to Friday in a supportive team environment.

Skills

Knowledge of Additional Needs

Confidence working with small groups

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hartlepool

Up to £500 per week depending on experience

About the role

Connex Education are working with a large mainstream primary school based in the Hartlepool area who are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team and work full time from nursery to year 6. You MUST have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role

About the school

This primary school has a creative and enthusiastic community and as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant there, you will be supported by a welcoming team of teachers, teaching assistants and support staff and you will be responsible for assisting the teachers and supporting the pupils

Assignment Details

This role is Monday – Friday so the right candidate MUST be able to work full time. This role is ongoing with a September start. It is essential to be a minimum level 3 teaching assistant to be considered for this role.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit skills development package compromising over 24 courses
• Career progression via our TA to Tutor conversion course
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Person Specification

• MUST be qualified to HLTA standard.
• Have experience of supporting pupils in a primary environment, in a nursery or in a healthcare setting
• Be confident working with small groups
• Good Knowledge of Additional Needs and EYFS Curriculum
• Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one with Connex

If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Pay rate is based on qualification and experience

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