HLTA - Learning, Support & Champion

We are seeking a passionate and confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a vibrant and inclusive primary school in Gateshead.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HLTA to take a key role in supporting teaching, learning, and pupil progress across Early Years, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2.

• Leading whole-class learning with confidence and energy
• Delivering creative and targeted intervention programmes
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs to succeed
• Helping children build confidence, resilience, and independence
• Working closely with teachers to drive progress across school

• HLTA qualification (essential)
• Experience working in a primary school environment
• A calm, confident and positive approach to behaviour management
• A passion for inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
• The ability to inspire children and build strong relationships

• A school culture that values creativity and innovation
• Strong support from leadership and staff teams
• Real opportunity to make visible impact on pupil progress
• Full-time permanent position from September

Apply now!

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 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.

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