Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Ridgeway Primary Academy, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 8AB

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,230.00 Annually (Actual) SCP 12 £28,598 per annum working 37 hours per week term time only plus 10 days which equates to an actual salary of £25,230 per annum (pay award pending)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant, SCP 12 £28,598 per annum working 37 hours per week term time only plus 10 days which equates to an actual salary of £25,230 per annum (pay award pending)

Permanent post required for September 2026

We are delighted to be offering an opportunity to join Ridgeway Primary Academy’s amazing staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with several classes, bringing our curriculum to life for our fantastic children, and helping them to be ready for lives filled with success.

Ridgeway is a popular, inclusive 2-form entry primary school with 450 on role at the heart of a vibrant and supportive community. Our children are enthusiastic learners, supported by a staff team who bring energy and a determination to support children to be their very best. Our school motto is, ‘Proud, Unique, Ambitious’: we recognise the different strengths of our children and we help them to unlock their potential - and children and staff alike are proud of that achievement.

We are seeking to appoint a positive, flexible and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work in our school. Applicants will have a proven track record of successfully supporting or delivering teaching and learning in a primary setting. In addition, the successful candidate will:

• Have drive, passion, determination and boundless energy;

• Have high expectations of themselves, all children and the school community as a whole;

• Understand how to engage children in learning to secure good progress;

• Be a practitioner who never gives up on children;

• Actively contribute to the development of community relationships;

• Be flexible and proactive.

We can offer:

• An amazing staff team to work with;

• A supportive and dynamic leadership team;

• Commitment to your continued professional development;

• Wonderful, friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children.;

• Supportive and committed governors and trust colleagues.

Please have a look at our website at www.ridgewayprimaryacademy.co.uk to get an idea of who we are.

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 1 July 2026. All applications must be submitted via the MyNewTerm portal.

Ridgeway Primary Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Tyne Coast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ridgeway Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 461 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ridgeway Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ridgeway-primary-academy

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