12 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    20 April 2026

  • Closing date

    13 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    1 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hpw (Term Time Only) Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Thurs 8:30 - 4:00 Fri

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£28,598 pa pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

We seek to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work within our successful school as soon as possible. The successful applicants will be an effective HLTA who is committed to inclusion and acceptance for all children within the classroom. The candidate should have the HLTA qualification or be already working towards its completion. We are seeking to appoint a HLTA who:

  • has a thorough knowledge of the primary curriculum so as to support meaningful and enjoyable learning experiences
  • can support children at the point of learning
  • has the knowledge and ability to lead classes as required to support PPA timetabling
  • can work flexibly to meet the needs of the school
  • is trained in Read Write Inc
  • is able to deliver intervention as required
  • can work as part of team

What the school offers its staff

We are committed to excellence for all. This includes our staff. We have a Well Being team to support our staff in school.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Mortimer Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
603 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Mortimer Primary School website
Email address
office@mortimerprimary.co.uk
Phone number
0191 4554504
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Mortimer Primary School is a large 3 form primary school and an exciting place to work. We strive to deliver our moto of “Excellence for All” by providing excellence for pupils, parents and our staff. You will be joining a motivated staff team in a forward-thinking school.

We are based in South Shields - North East England.

Arranging a visit to Mortimer Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@mortimerprimary.co.uk.

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