Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Grade G, £27,910 - £30,521 (depending on length of service)
Full Time - 37 hours per week term time only
Permanent
The Governors and Headteacher of Front Street Primary School wish to appoint a highly motivated, extremely hard-working HLTA to join our successful, friendly and thriving team from September 2026.
We are looking for a flexible, highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant with high expectations of themselves and of their pupils, and who is dedicated to inspiring a love of learning in our pupils.
We expect extremely high standards from all staff and children, our vision being “Believe. Achieve. Together we succeed”.
You will:
- Cover PPA
- Work closely with Y6
- Deliver targeted interventions to support pupil progress.
- Support teaching and learning within the classroom.
- Work closely with teachers and other staff to provide high-quality educational support.
- Contribute to creating a positive, nurturing environment that supports pupils’ emotional, social, spiritual and academic development.
In return we can offer:
- Welcoming, friendly, inclusive and dedicated staff.
- Well-mannered children, supportive parents and governing body.
- A commitment to continued high-quality CPD.
- A forward-thinking school, always looking for innovative ways to grow and improve.
We encourage you to come and visit us, meet the team and we will welcome your application. Please contact the school office on 0191 4881941 to arrange your visit.
Front Street Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment and our appointment process will be rigorous in this matter.
If successful you will need to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced
Medical
Online and social media
Prohibition from teaching
Right to work
Satisfactory references
Suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Salary amounts quoted are from 1st September to 31st August therefore, if you commence employment part way through the academic year they will be subject to an equated salary adjustment.
Further information about our school can be found on our website www.frontstreetprimary.co.uk
Application forms available online only from Gateshead Council website at www.gateshead.gov.uk
Closing Date: Monday 8th June 2026
Applicants who have been shortlisted will be advised by Wednesday 10th June. Those who are unsuccessful in being shortlisted will not be contacted.
Lesson Observations and Interviews will be held week commencing 15th June.
