HLTA (PPA Cover)

HLTA (PPA Cover)

Full-Time 31500 - 38500 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Protocol Education Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support teachers and lead learning in a vibrant primary school environment.
  • Company: Friendly primary school in Tynemouth with a welcoming culture.
  • Benefits: Weekly pay, free training, and ongoing support from dedicated consultants.
  • Other info: Opportunity for permanent position and commitment to safeguarding children.
  • Why this job: Enjoy a dynamic role where every day is different and rewarding.
  • Qualifications: HLTA qualification or strong experience at HLTA level required.

The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.

Fancy a role where no two days are the same, but the children keep you smiling anyway? We’re working with a friendly and welcoming primary school in Tynemouth who are looking for a confident HLTA to join their team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves languages, enjoys leading learning, and is happy to jump in where needed across the school.

Location: Tynemouth, North Tyneside

Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Start Date: September

Contract: Full-time, long-term

The Role

This HLTA position is split across the school day:

What We’re Looking For

  • HLTA qualification (or strong experience working at HLTA level)
  • Experience working in a UK primary school setting
  • Strong classroom presence and behaviour management
  • A warm, reliable approach and the ability to adapt quickly

What You’ll Get

  • A varied role that keeps your week interesting
  • A supportive school team who genuinely value their support staff
  • Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella faff)
  • FREE access to Protocol Education’s CPD Academy
  • Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant

Interested? If you’re an HLTA who can step in confidently to cover lessons, we’d love to hear from you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

HLTA (PPA Cover) employer: Protocol Education Ltd

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Protocol Education Ltd

Contact Details:

Protocol Education Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace HLTA (PPA Cover)

HLTA qualification
Experience in a UK primary school setting
Classroom presence
Behaviour management
Adaptability
Strong communication skills
Leadership skills