Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Durham County Council; North Carolina; On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Coxhoe Primary School is inviting applications for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027. The role is full-time, term-time plus two weeks, with start as soon as possible.

We seek an inspirational, creative and dedicated HLTA to join our warm school community and support a broad and engaging curriculum. The successful candidate will share our ethos, uphold high standards of achievement and behaviour, and contribute to the whole-school team.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HLTA or equivalent classroom support role.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and assessment systems.

Responsibilities

• Share our family school ethos and values.
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
• Contribute to raising standards within a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Work effectively as part of a team across the school.

Job description

Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2027

Full Time - Term Time plus 2 weeks

Required to start as soon as possible.

The Governors seek to appoint an inspirational, creative and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our warm and friendly school family.

Coxhoe Primary School is a growing school with a drive and determination to provide our children with an enriching and broad curriculum; we aim to offer our children engaging opportunities to allow them to develop the skills they need to achieve in our culturally diverse world.

We are looking for an HLTA who:

• Shares our family school ethos and values
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Is committed to continuing to raise standards within a broad and balanced curriculum
• Is willing to contribute to the whole school and work effectively as part of a team.
• Has a thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum and assessment systems.

We can offer:

• A warm, welcoming and friendly school community with excellent parental support;
• The support of an enthusiastic, ambitious and dedicated team of staff and governors;
• The privilege to work with well-behaved and enthusiastic children who love coming to school and are eager to learn;
• Continued professional development from within and additional extended support from external providers

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Calculation of term time only plus two weeks’ pay

Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:

• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)

Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:

Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:

40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:

40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Closing date for applications is Saturday 5th September 2026 9am

Interview date: September TBC

Coxhoe Primary School

Cornforth Lane, Coxhoe, Durham, DH64EJ

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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