DBS0714/25 - Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Redesdale Primary School

Redesdale Primary School is a vibrant, friendly and welcoming learning community where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential whilst also enriching their life skills and experiences. The Headteacher and Governors of Redesdale Primary School are delighted to offer this fantastic opportunity to invite suitably qualified and highly motivated candidates to apply for the post of Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) commencing September 2025.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic, and forward-thinking practitioner to join our dedicated team of staff, who are committed to raising the aspirations and outcomes for all our children. We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent practitioner with high expectations of themselves and the children.
• Has a passion for creating an innovative and imaginative classroom ethos, supporting a child-centred curriculum, and learning environment.
• Has successful experience of planning, teaching, and assessing within EYFS, Key Stage 1 and / or Key Stage 2, including high quality phonics sessions (Read, Write Inc).
• Works well as part of a team and is willing to contribute to all aspects of school life.
• Can inspire children to learn in new and exciting ways.
• Is passionate about enabling good progress for every child.
• Is an effective communicator and keen to work in collaboration with the school community.

In return we will offer you:

• A positive ethos that celebrates success and values teamwork.
• Fantastic children who love learning!
• Supportive, hard-working colleagues who care passionately about our school.
• The chance to work in a climate of trust and respect.
• A strong commitment to your continued professional development.

The post will involve delivering interventions and full classroom cover of PPA etc across the whole school, whilst establishing productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, and setting high expectations. As part of the wider team, your role will involve planning and delivering strategic intervention activities, either for individuals, or smaller groups. Suitable experience and current knowledge of SEND within a primary setting would be advantageous.

Our school supports an ethos of continuous improvement. As such, we consistently review our practice, offer highly effective and inclusive training, and support all staff with CPD according to their individual needs and ambitions. Redesdale Primary School is part of the wider North Tyneside Learning Trust (NTLT) group of 45 schools.

This post is permanent, 35 hours per week, term time only, over 195 days. The normal weekly working pattern will be Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm daily.

Please outline your skills, strengths and any experience within your application. Please note that any CV provided will not be considered as part of the recruitment application itself. All applications must be submitted on the appropriate application form provided. Visits to the school can be accommodated. Should you wish to discuss this, or your application beforehand, please contact the school office on Tel 0191 814 9435, or alternatively email to: office@redesdaleprimary.org.uk

Redesdale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought, along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate.

Completed applications should be returned in confidence to the School Business Manager: Mr G Wall, Redesdale Primary School, Wiltshire Drive, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 8TS. E-mail: office@redesdaleprimary.org.uk

The job description, person specification and specific application forms are attached and available to download with this advertisement. If requesting an application pack by post, please include a large stamped self-addressed envelope. For any further information, please contact the above by email to: office@redesdaleprimary.org.uk

The deadline for receipt of applications is 12:00pm noon on Friday 20th June 2025. Shortlisting will be conducted week commencing Monday 23rd June. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing Monday 30th June. If you have not heard from us by Tuesday 1st July 2025, you can assume your application was unsuccessful. We apologise for this, but unfortunately, we do not have the resources to contact or write to all applicants individually.