10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    19 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    9 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): Working 37 hours per week Term Time Only plus 5 training days and 5 additional days

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade N6 £32,597 - £35,412 per annum actual salary is pro-rata to weeks worked

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work within the SEND team providing support to students with SEND including those with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP). You will provide support both in and out of lessons, develop and implement support plans for students and promote inclusive education. You may also be required to cover lessons when teachers are not available across the school.

You will be supportive of the school’s values and have the ability to encourage and motivate our students to be the best they can be.

What the school offers its staff

We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities. You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HLTA - Recruitment Pack SUPPORT STAFF Mar26.pdf - 1.29 MB (opens in new tab)

About Walker Riverside Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1123 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School website
Walker Riverside Academy website
Email address
applications@wra.tynecoast.academy
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We are an 11-16, all ability Academy built upon a starting premise that everyone is made to feel welcome, safe and supported. We are an inclusive community that believes in maintaining strong partnerships with parents/carers and students to ensure that our learners thrive in a secure and stimulating environment. We are committed to providing a quality education where the individual is valued and respected.

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