Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Hlta), Washington

Schools Mutual Services is a not‑for‑profit recruitment service set up by Northeast Education Trusts and based within one of our schools in Washington.

We provide efficient and diligent recruitment services to our schools and offer our candidates a full Health and Wellbeing service, including 24/7 access to a GP.

Within our Trusts there is a need for a Higher‑Level Teaching Assistant to join a partner school in Newcastle for a long‑term period.

• Support Teaching and Learning: Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons, adapting resources to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
• Lead Small Group Sessions: Plan and deliver focused interventions or activities to support pupils' progress in line with curriculum objectives.
• Classroom Management: Supervise pupils during lessons or activities, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
• Mentor and Guide Pupils: Provide pastoral support to promote pupils' personal development, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.
• Administrative Support: Assist with lesson preparation, marking, record‑keeping, and organisation of classroom materials.

• Recognised UK teaching qualifications or overseas equivalent.
• Successful experience as a Higher‑Level Teaching Assistant.
• Experience as an HLTA and proven success in raising achievement as a subject leader or classroom practitioner.
• Ability to provide references for previous teaching experience in the UK.
• Right to work within the UK.

• Health and Wellbeing service.
• 24/7 access to a GP.
• Weekly pay matched to AWR from day one.
• A dedicated point of contact for any queries.
• Access to the latest Continuous Professional Development.
• Direct access to schools within an Education Trust.
• Access to permanent employment opportunities.
• Health & wellbeing programme.
• On‑site parking.
• Referral programme.
• Sick pay.

Job Types: Full‑time, Part‑time

Experience: HLTA – 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification: HLTA Qualification (required)

Work Location: In person