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Teaching Personnel
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Salary
- £120 - 130 - Day
- Recruiter
- Teaching Personnel
- Closes
- 19 Sep 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
We are currently recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) on a full-time supply basis for the Autumn Term at a small specialist school in Houghton-le-Spring (DH4).
Role Details
Position: HLTA
Location: Houghton-le-Spring (DH4)
Duration: Full Autumn Term
Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Friday: 8:30am – 3:00pm
Start Date: September
The role will involve working within a class of pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Although the pupils are secondary age (12–13 years old), they are working at an EYFS and Key Stage 1 level, making previous experience within primary or early years settings highly beneficial.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
Hold HLTA status or have equivalent experience.
Have experience working with pupils with autism and additional needs.
Be confident delivering lessons and leading small groups.
Be patient, adaptable and able to build positive relationships.
Have experience within EYFS and/or KS1 settings.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive specialist school and make a genuine difference to pupils' learning and development throughout the Autumn Term.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. xjnqpsq Full assistance provided.
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Ad ID: 5418672005
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