Higher Level Teaching Assistant, 37 hpw (Term Time Only) (Mortimer Primary School)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Term Time Only) (Mortimer Primary School)

£28,598 pa pro rata

We seek to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work within our successful school as soon as possible.

The successful applicants will be an effective HLTA who is committed to inclusion and acceptance for all children within the classroom.

The candidate should have the HLTA qualification or be already working towards its completion.

We are seeking to appoint a HLTA who:

• has a thorough knowledge of the primary curriculum so as to support meaningful and enjoyable learning experiences
• can support children at the point of learning
• has the knowledge and ability to lead classes as required to support PPA timetabling
• can work flexibly to meet the needs of the schoolis trained in Read Write Inc
• is able to deliver intervention as required
• can work as part of team

Required from 20 April 2026.

Visits to the school are welcomed but not a requirement. We will be hosting visits on Tuesday 3 February 2026, at 4:15pm. Please email office@mortimerprimary.co.uk to confirm your attendance.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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To apply for this post please download and complete the application form which is saved in “Supporting Documents” and return this to jobs@southtyneside.gov.uk

Closing Date: Noon, Friday 13 February 2026.

Shortlisting will take place on Friday 13 February 2026.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 4 March 2026.