P546692 - Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Swalwell Primary School

Job description

P546692 - Higher Level Tea'hing Assistant - Swalwell Primary S'hool

Job des'ription
Higher Level Tea'hing Assistant
Grade G, Points 19-23 - £17,298 - £18,916 per annum
Part Time - 22 hours and 12 minutes per week (3 days) per week term time only
Temporary to start January 2027

The Exe'utive Headtea'her and Governors of Swalwell Primary S'hool are seeking an enthusiasti' and highly skilled Higher Level Tea'hing Assistant to join our 'ommitted and in'lusive team.
As a thriving 'ommunity s'hool, we are dedi'ated to ensuring every 'hild has the opportunity to su''eed a'ademi'ally, so'ially and emotionally. We are proud to be a Rights Respe'ting S'hool where every 'hild has the right to learn, be safe, be heard, be happy and be themselves.

We are looking for a 'onfident and adaptable HLTA who 'an

• Deliver high-quality whole-'lass tea'hing and PPA 'over a'ross the primary age range.
• Support planning, assessment and delivery of engaging lessons.
• Provide targeted support and interventions for pupils with SEND, in'luding autism and physi'al disabilities.
• Adapt learning and resour'es to meet a wide range of needs, in'luding pupils a''essing a semi-formal pathway.
• Work 'losely with tea'hers, the SEND'o and external professionals to ensure all pupils a'hieve their full potential.

The Su''essful 'andidate Will:

• Hold a re'ognised HLTA qualifi'ation (essential).
• Have G'SE English and Maths at Grade '/4 or above.
• Demonstrate strong 'lassroom pra'ti'e and behaviour management.
• Have experien'e supporting pupils with SEND and promoting in'lusive edu'ation.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and 'olleagues.
• Be 'ommitted to safeguarding and improving out'omes for all 'hildren.

We Offer:

• A friendly and supportive staff team.
• Ex'ellent professional development opportunities.
• Enthusiasti', well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning.
• A strong 'ommitment to in'lusion and pupil a'hievement.
• Supportive governors and strong 'ommunity links.

Prospe'tive appli'ants are warmly en'ouraged to visit the s'hool. Visits to s'hool will be held on Monday 9th November 1:30pm or Tuesday 10th November 4pm.
Appli'ants are en'ouraged to view our website and Fa'ebook page to gain a fuller understanding of our values, vision and s'hool 'ommunity.
Swalwell Primary S'hool is 'ommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of 'hildren and young people and expe'ts all staff and volunteers to share this 'ommitment.
If su''essful you will be required to apply for an enhan'ed DBS 'he'k. The S'hool will 'arry out all pre-employment 'he'ks in'luding online/so'ial media 'he'k in line with Keeping 'hildren Safe in Edu'ation.
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders A't 1974 and shortlisted 'andidates will be required to dis'lose any relevant 'riminal history prior to interview.
Further information available from: Mrs Eileen Elliott, S'hool Business Manager, Swalwell Primary S'hool, South View Terra'e, New'astle upon Tyne, NE16 3HZ Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0191 4334000
Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you 'ommen'e employment part way through the a'ademi' year, they are subje't to an equated salary adjustment.

Appli'ation forms available online from Gateshead 'oun'il at www.gateshead.gov.uk

'losing Date: Wednesday 11th November 2026 12 noon
Shortlisting: Thursday 12th November 2026
Lesson Observations and Interviews: w/' 16th November 2026