Higher Level Teaching Assistant

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5YT

35 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 March 2026
Closing date
23 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 December 2025

Job details

Job role: HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week (8:30-16:30 Mon-Thurs, 08:30-16:00 Fri), Term time only, plus PD days.
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £28,598 (actual £24,253.15)
Pay scale: SCP12

What skills and experience we're looking for

St. Matthew’s Catholic Primary school wish to appoint a committed, motivated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

The successful candidate will be committed to the values and ethos of our Catholic school and will join our dedicated and hardworking team, who all strive for high standards for all of our children.

We are looking for someone who is flexible, approachable, adaptable and enjoys working with children.

Educational Attainment

NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline
HLTA status or working towards HLTA status
Evidence of further training/Development (desirable)
First Aid qualification (desirable)

Work Experience

Substantial experience in a support environment relevant to the post
Experience of supervising staff
Experience of planning lessons
Experience of working with Special Needs (desirable)

Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes

Effective use of ICT to support learning
Use of other technology equipment – PC, video, photocopier etc
In-depth understanding of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
In-depth understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
Understanding of child development and learning
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
Excellent numeracy/literacy skills
Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy

Disposition

Ability to relate well to children and adults
Committed to the principals of equality and diversity
Flexible approach to work

What the school offers its staff

St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Relevant induction processes and CPD will be provided for the successful candidate.

Why work for Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust?

Competitive Salaries
Generous pension schemes (Teachers/Local Government)
High quality professional development opportunities
Career progression opportunities across the Trust
Staff discount schemes including Blue Light
Workload Charter
All employees can access counselling and flu immunisation vouchers
Commitment to national T&C's for all staff in line with the Bishop's memorandum of understanding for Catholic Schools.
Real Living Wage paid as minimum
Wellbeing support including access to Education Support our employee assistance programme provider
Staff recognition and celebration: Chadwick Celebration Awards

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.

The application form and supporting documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to TMAoffice@stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk by 12 noon on Friday 23 January 2026.

Applications are required and CVs will not be accepted.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures.

Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks.

An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

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.