Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job description

The governing body of Throston Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and caring higher level teaching assistant to support Key Stage 2 children within our additional provision (Phoenix
Room II). The postholder will have particular responsibility for supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning and will contribute to the school’s provision for pupils with SEND, SEMH and other additional
needs.

The successful candidate will join our friendly school to help ensure our children all have a ‘flying start to success’.

At Throston Primary School, our priority is to develop a love of learning through quality teaching. We work tirelessly to ensure that our children enjoy a stimulating and diverse education where learning is
irresistible and children are happy, feel safe and are valued. Everything we do, as a school, is to ensure that our children achieve their very best and we are deeply aware that children only get one chance at
their primary education.

We can offer:

• Friendly, happy and enthusiastic children;
• Supportive and committed parents and governors;
• Hard-working, welcoming and caring staff;
• A well-resourced working environment with a forest school, computing suite, food technology room and extensive learning spaces indoors and outdoors (including a multi-use games area);
• Continuous professional development;
• Strong networks with local primary and secondary schools.

If you can imagine working alongside us to further develop the children’s love of learning:

• Please contact the school office on 01429 288291 to arrange a visit.
• Application packs can be downloaded from:

https://www.throstonschool.org.uk/page/?title=Staff+Vacancies&pid=16

• Closing Date and Shortlisting: Monday 2nd November 2026 (9.00am prompt)
• Interview Date: Tuesday 10th November 2026

Throston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

• Employer: Hartlepool Borough Council
• Location: The governing body of Throston Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and caring higher level teaching assistant
• Salary: Band 7 £20,171.58 – £21,163.09
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full time – term time
• Category: Schools – Teaching Assistant
• Closing date: 2 November 2026

This vacancy was advertised on North East Jobs. Always check the original advert and the employer’s documents before applying.