Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Ayresome Primary School, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS1 4NT4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
6 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, term time only including PD days (195 days). Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,175.20 – £24,313.92 (actual salary)
Pay scale
- Spinal Column Points 8 - 11 (Band 7)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The school wishes to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and imaginative HLTA to support the learning of pupils. This position will commence as soon as possible.
The successful candidate will work with teachers to support teaching and learning through leading on the provision of specialist support to both the teacher and school, by covering classes and interventions as required, alongside supporting learning within the classroom.
Ayresome is committed to training one Teacher Apprentice, each year. This apprentice post will be recruited internally within the Ayresome staff; therefore, these posts may be an interest to candidates who hold the required qualification and are considering a future teaching career.
Applicants will possess NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. The school is looking for applicants with excellent communication and IT skills, who can develop effective relationships with pupils and colleagues, and be able to follow teachers’ plans and also take the initiative when appropriate.
Candidates should be suitably qualified and experienced and be able to meet the criteria detailed on the person specification. Candidates must only apply using the application form provided; CV’s will not be accepted.
For an informal discussion about this position please contact Charlotte Haylock, Headteacher on 01642 244961 or via AYCharlotte.Haylock@ayresome.adastraschools.org
What the school offers its staff
- Do you have a passion for supporting pupils with their learning, are able to follow teachers’ plans and take the initiative when appropriate?
- Are you excited by the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where professional development is valued highly?
- Do you want a potential route into becoming a qualified teacher?
Ayresome is committed to training one Teacher Apprentice, each year. This apprentice post will be recruited internally within the Ayresome staff; therefore, this post may be an interest to candidates who hold the required qualification and are considering a future teaching career.
Further information about the job
Requesting an application form
Application forms and further details are available via the Ad Astra website site:
http://www.adastraacademytrust.com/careers/
Completed application forms to be emailed torecruitment@adastraacademytrust.com
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
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
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Ayresome Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 711 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ayresome Primary School website
- Email address
- martyn.ingram@adastraacademytrust.com
- Phone number
- 01642 244961
Arranging a visit to Ayresome Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email martyn.ingram@adastraacademytrust.com.
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