Level Teaching Assistant; HLTA Temporary). County Education

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) (Full-time, Temporary)

Chester-le-Street, DH2

£262 - £275 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

January 2026 - April 2026

This Primary School in the Chester‑le‑Street area (DH2) is currently seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work on a part‑time basis from January 2026. The HLTA appointed for the role will be covering PPA mainly across KS2, but with 1 session in Reception/Yr1. Therefore, some experience of working across school would be desired. The role is for 2.5 days per week, and will be on an ongoing basis.

This is a Good Primary school, where staff foster a love of learning and where children feel happy and supported coming to school.

• Experience of working with primary school aged children
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND
• A passion for the progress of primary school pupils
• An ability to work as part of a team

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

We are a market‑leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you are a HLTA who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).

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