Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Newport; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

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Job Ref No. ECC2760-151 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 6 Point 13

Position Start Date: 13/04/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 06/03/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Newport Primary are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, outstanding higher level teaching assistant to join our team. We firmly believe in supporting every staff member in their well-being and career development - ensuring we provide the best provision for all of our team.

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, working with class teachers, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• supporting teaching and learning across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Assisting with the planning and preparation of lessons and resources.
• Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring a positive and productive learning environment.
• Providing support for pupils' emotional well-being and personal development.

Qualifications:

• HLTA qualification/experience or equivalent
• Experience of working as a Learning Support Assistant in a primary school setting.
• Strong knowledge of primary school curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
• Ability to support children with diverse learning needs, including SEND.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of child development and behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices in schools.
• A positive, professional, and proactive attitude towards supporting children's learning.

Permanent contract

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.15pm

This is term time only plus 5 training days

If you would like to come and see the school or discuss the role in more detail, please contact Mrs Mortimer in the school office by emailing [e-mail] or calling 01799 540055.

Applications should reference the Job description and person specification. Please ensure that a full work history is completed including breaks from employment.

Newport Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of Newport Primary School's due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.

Newport Primary School reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Information about the School

Growing together at Newport Primary School

Newport Primary School seeks to serve the children in our community, recognising that we are all unique individuals. We want all to flourish and to foster a lifelong love of learning; by providing a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that allows the children to live out our values 'we are kind, we are resilient, we can communicate, we are creative.'

At the end of their time at Newport Primary School children will have had an education that has been inspiring and has united their academic development with their spiritual, moral and cultural development. The broad and rich curriculum they have been taught will be exciting, creative and relevant to today’s society allowing them to flourish in knowledge, skills and wisdom. Our children will be equipped with the essential skills for modern life and will have an understanding of how to look after their own and others wellbeing and mental health; their confidence and independence will be nurtured.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Charlotte Mortimer
Newport Primary
Frambury Lane
Newport, Saffron Walden
Essex, CB11 3PU Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]