The Head Teacher and Governors of Parkhead Community Primary are seeking to appoint a motivated, caring, suitably experienced HLTA to join our friendly and dynamic team as soon as possible.
You will be required to carry out all duties as required within the HLTA job description working across the whole of school.
This is a fixed term position of 1 year, 37 hours per week, term time only.
You should:
- Have a positive outlook and be able to work effectively within a team.
- Have a high expectation of children’s work and behaviour, with a commitment to raising standards.
- Be supportive and nurturing.
- Have a commitment to partnership working.
- Have the care and dedication to ensure that every child reaches their full potential.
- A variety of communication skills to respond to the needs of all children.
- Empathy and understanding of children's individual learning abilities.
- A good understanding of the National Curriculum for Early Years, KS1 and KS2, with a clear knowledge of what excellent teaching and learning looks like within our environment.
- Patience and a good sense of humour.
- Willing to go the extra mile for the children in their care.
In return we can offer you:
- A talented, experienced and friendly staff who are committed to teamwork.
- A fully inclusive environment where everyone strives to give all children the best possible outcomes.
- The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and to our school.
- Tailored support to ensure you succeed in your career.
Parkhead is a community school situated in the heart of Winlaton, Blaydon. We encourage all at Parkhead to ‘Be Kind, Be Ambitious, Be the Best you can be!’
All staff at our school are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people. Children at Parkhead Primary are taught how to keep themselves safe, including identifying harmful behaviour and how to seek help when they feel unsafe.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children. If successful, you will have to apply for Enhanced Disclosure
Visits in relation to this post are warmly welcomed and highly recommended. Please telephone the Head Teacher, Helen Chard on 0191 4335618 or email [email protected] to make an appointment to visit and/or to ask any questions that you may have about the role.
If successful, you will be joining an experienced, talented and dedicated team within a supportive environment with enthusiastic and hard-working children.
Salary amounts quoted are from 1st September to 31st August; if you commence employment part way through the academic year they will be subject to an equated salary adjustment.
Application forms available online only from Gateshead Council Website at www.gateshead.gov.uk No CV’s accepted. No agencies.
Completed application forms should be completed on-line by noon on Tuesday 7th July 2026. We are unable to accept any applications after this deadline.
Please supply an email address for each of your referees, all references will be taken up and verified prior to interview.
Contact : Helen Chard Head Teacher – 0191 4335618 or [email protected]
Closing Date: Noon on Tuesday 7th July 2026
Interviews will be held: Week beginning 13th July 2026
