About the role
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Part Time, Temporary)
Newcastle-upon-Tyne (NE5)
£315 - £350 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)
September 2025 – July 2026
The School and Role
We are looking for a full-time Higher Level Teaching Assistant on behalf of a small, friendly primary school in the NE5 area of Newcastle. The successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant will be expected to deliver both general support and occasional taught lessons, working as part of an established across the whole school. The role would be for three days a week, 8.30am – 3.30pm. This school operates within an ethos emphasising both quality and comprehensive teaching and support to deliver an excellent pupil development programme. The school is seeking a Level 4 qualified Teaching Assistant at minimum, however would be open to other teaching qualifications if they are relevant.
Requirements
The desired Higher Level Teaching Assistant will have;
1. Experience of working with primary school aged children
2. Experience delivering teaching and support to primary school aged children
3. A passion for ensuring the progress of pupils
4. An ability to work as part of a team
5. A Level 4 Teaching Assistant qualification at minimum, however other relevant teaching qualifications are applicable
What we offer
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:
6. Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
7. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
8. Social and networking events.
9. Pension contributions.
10. CPD to help with your professional development.
11. Access to a dedicated consultant.
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.