Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Newton Aycliffe

Stephenson Way Academy & Nursery School are seeking to appoint a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be available to work from 8.30am until 3.30pm - Monday to Friday during term time. The post will commence on 5th January 2026 and will be working in year 5/6.

Key responsibilities and expectations:

• Be able to provide short term cover or classes in planned or in unexpected non-timetabled situations including PPA cover.
• The ability to plan, prepare and deliver learning activities with individual pupils, groups and (in the short term) whole classes, and also assess, record and report on pupil’s progress under the direction of a Teacher.
• Have experience of supporting teaching and learning in the classroom.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of classroom practice.
• Be responsive, flexible and sensitive to the differing needs of pupils including those with SEND.
• Have experience of delivering well structured interventions.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
• Use ICT competently both in classroom practice and for own professional work.
• Build and sustain effective working relationships with all members of the school community.
• Work flexibly with a commitment to continuity and quality of education.
• Be focused and driven to ensure that all children fulfil their potential.
• Be innovative and seek to continually develop.

What the school offers its staff:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Simplyhealth Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

For more information about the role, school or Trust please contact Miss Jill Cooke, Executive Head Teacher on 01325 300324. Applications will only be considered on a Trust application form. For an application pack for the post please email recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk. Application forms should be returned to the Trust HR Manager via email at recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk.

Safeguarding and safeguarding commitments:

The Trust is committed to promoting the welfare of and safeguarding all children in its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, and you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Calculation of term time only:

Term time only plus is calculated based on the following: Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 39 weeks; Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (26 days) or 6.4 weeks (31 days). Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 26 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 31 days annual leave.

For example: Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service: 39 weeks (term time) + 26 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments. Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service: 39 weeks (term time) + 31 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.