HLTA

Employer: Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School

Location: Newton Aycliffe, North East

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Sector: Education & Training

Job Description

Stephenson Way Academy & Nursery School are seeking to appoint a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be available to work from 8.30am until 3.30pm - Monday to Friday during term time. The post will commence during autumn term and will be working initially in KS2. The successful candidate will: • Be able to provide short-term cover or classes in planned or in unexpected non timetabled situations including PPA cover • The ability to plan, prepare and deliver learning activities with individual pupils, groups and (in the short term) whole classes, and assess, record and report on pupil’s progress under the direction of a Teacher. • Have experience of supporting teaching and learning in the classroom. • Demonstrate the highest standards of classroom practice. • Be responsive, flexible and sensitive to the differing needs of pupils including those with SEND. • Have experience of delivering well-structured interventions. • Communicate effectively in a variety of situations. • Use ICT competently both in classroom practice and for own professional work. • Build and sustain effective working relationships with all members of the school community. • Work flexibly with a commitment to continuity and quality of education. • Be focused and driven to ensure that all children fulfil their potential. • Be innovative and seek to continually develop.

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