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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Employer
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time, Term Time
Salary
£27,701-£30,093 per annum (37hrs pw, TTO + 3 days)
Start Date
1st September 2026
Expires
7th June 2026 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1554647
Start Date
1st September 2026
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1554647

St Alban’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who will play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning within a caring, inclusive and values-driven environment.

About the Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Cover PPA across the school from Nursery to Year 6.
  • Deliver targeted interventions to support pupil progress.
  • Support teaching and learning within the classroom.
  • Work closely with teachers and other staff to provide high-quality educational support.
  • Contribute to creating a positive, nurturing environment that supports pupils’ emotional, social, spiritual and academic development.
  • Uphold and support the Catholic ethos and values of the school.

Salary

£32,597 - £35.412 per annum pro rata, actual £27,701 - £30,093 per annum. 37hrs per week, term time working plus 3 training days. 

The School Offers

  • A strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued.
  • A warm, welcoming and inclusive school community.
  • Friendly, well-behaved and motivated children.
  • A hardworking and supportive staff team.
  • Active and supportive governors, parents and parish community.
  • A strong commitment to professional development, supported by the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust.

Attachments

Safeguarding Statement:

St Alban's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).

School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.

St Alban's Catholic Primary School

St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Part of Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust

Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust