Higher Level Teaching Assistant Ayresome Primary School

Adastraacademytrust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A trust for educational excellence in Tees Valley is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This position requires a strong commitment to supporting student learning and following teachers' plans. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with excellent communication and IT skills. The successful individual will work collaboratively with teachers to enhance the educational experience and take on a specialist support role. The role offers full-time hours during term time and focuses on promoting the welfare of children.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting pupils with their learning.
• Ability to follow teachers’ plans and take initiative.
• Experience working in a fast-paced educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning by leading on specialist support.
• Cover classes and interventions as required.
• Assist teachers in implementing their plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Ability to develop effective relationships

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Band 7) Spinal Column Points 8 – 11, £23,175.20 – £24,313.92 per annum. 37 hours per week, term time only including PD days (195 days). Permanent post.

• Do you have a passion for supporting pupils with their learning, are able to follow teachers’ plans and take the initiative when appropriate?
• Are you excited by the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where professional development is valued highly?
• Do you want a potential route into becoming a qualified teacher?

The school wishes to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and imaginative HLTA to support the learning of pupils. This position will commence as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will work with teachers to support teaching and learning through leading on the provision of specialist support to both the teacher and school, by covering classes and interventions as required, alongside supporting learning within the classroom.

Ayresome is committed to training one Teacher Apprentice, each year. This apprentice post will be recruited internally within the Ayresome staff; therefore, these posts may be of interest to candidates who hold the required qualification and are considering a future teaching career.

Applicants will possess NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. The school is looking for applicants with excellent communication and IT skills, who can develop effective relationships with pupils and colleagues, and be able to follow teachers’ plans and also take the initiative when appropriate.

Candidates should be suitably qualified and experienced and be able to meet the criteria detailed on the person specification. Candidates must only apply using the application form provided; CV’s will not be accepted.

Ayresome 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. As such the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).

For an informal discussion about this position please contact Charlotte Haylock, Headteacher on 01642 244961 or via [e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of applications is 9am, on Monday 19th January 2026

Interviews to be held on Monday 26th January.

Requesting an application form

Application forms and further details are available via the Ad Astra website site:

http://www.adastraacademytrust.com/careers

Completed application forms to be emailed to [e-mail]

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