Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Gateshead (Full-Time)
Ready to step up and make a bigger impact in the classroom?
Protocol Education is working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Gateshead to recruit an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time position starting in September 2026 .
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA who is ready to take on greater responsibility, lead learning and make a positive difference to pupils across the school.
You'll work closely with teachers and support staff to deliver engaging lessons, lead targeted interventions and provide additional support to pupils who need it.
Role Details
- Full-time
- September 2026 start
- Monday-Friday
- Term-time only
- Working hours between 8:30am-3:30pm and 8:30am-4:30pm
- Long-term position
- Potential for permanent opportunities
What you'll be doing
- Delivering pre-planned lessons when teachers are absent
- Leading whole-class learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
- Planning and delivering targeted literacy and numeracy interventions
- Supporting phonics and other intervention programmes
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND
- Monitoring pupil progress and providing constructive feedback
- Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
- Working closely with class teachers to ensure pupils remain engaged and supported
- Helping create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
We're looking for someone who
- Holds an HLTA qualification or has significant equivalent experience
- Has strong previous experience working within a primary classroom
- Is confident leading lessons and managing a whole class
- Has excellent behaviour management skills
- Can confidently support pupils across different year groups
- Is adaptable, organised and reliable
- Has a genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential
Why work with Protocol Education?
- Competitive daily pay
- Weekly PAYE pay
- FREE CPD and accredited training
- Dedicated education consultant
- Ongoing support throughout your placement
- Long-term and permanent opportunities
- £50 Refer a Friend bonus
If you're an experienced HLTA or Teaching Assistant ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start your next education role in Gateshead this September.
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 FREE online 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
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