Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Callerton Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 4JQ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  7 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,597 - £35,412 FTE [Actual salary £27,958.20 - £30.372.60]

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

At Callerton Academy, we are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support in delivering high-quality teaching and learning across the school.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed and supportive team, where you will make a real difference to pupils’ progress and achievement.

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support learning across the classroom. You will take an active role in delivering engaging learning activities, supporting pupils of all abilities, and helping to create a positive and purposeful learning environment.

You will also have the opportunity to lead learning, including whole class sessions, under the guidance of a qualified teacher.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and committed to making a difference in the classroom.

You will:

Have experience working with children in a learning environment

Be a confident communicator with strong literacy and numeracy skills

Have a good understanding of teaching and learning approaches

Work effectively as part of a team and show initiative when needed

Hold a relevant qualification (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent) and GCSE Maths and English

Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.

Generous annual leave 

Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking

An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 

Enthusiastic and motivated students 

An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 

A school with its community at heart 

Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplecallerton@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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

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

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 Callerton Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 479 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Callerton Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/callerton-academy

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