Higher Level Teaching Assistant Required
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Hartlepool, TS26 0TJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Required Required for January 2027 PERMANENT Band 7, 32 Hours per Week (Term Time Only, 190 Days) £20,171.58 - £21,163.09 per annum
“Leaders place inclusion at the heart of the school’s work. All pupils are welcome. The school is well respected for its caring and skilled support for pupils with additional needs”. Ofsted - February 2026.
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.
What the school offers its staff
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.