Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Sunnyside Academy, Middlesbrough, TS8 0RJ21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 September 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). Working Schedule Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am – 4pm. Permanent post.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £23,939.82 – £25,116.55 (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 work within the Key Stage 2 phase, and to support the learning of pupils. This is post is to commence as soon as possible.
Sunnyside Academy is an inclusive primary school situated in Coulby Newham with 270+ pupils from the surrounding area. The school also has special needs resource bases for children with communication, sensory impairment and for children with moderate learning difficulties.
The successful candidate will:
- Work with teachers, within the Key Stage 2 phase, to support teaching and learning through leading on the provision of support to both the teachers and school, including covering classes, supporting pupils with behavioural/emotional needs and leading interventions.
- Join a school with a highly-supportive, warm, friendly and respectful ethos, and the drive and ambition to ensure that all members of staff achieve their full potential.
- Have the privilege of engaging with hard-working, highly-motivated children.
- Have opportunity to further develop their skills through a variety of professional development opportunities within an inclusive and supportive environment.
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.
What the school offers its staff
- Join a school with a highly-supportive, warm, friendly and respectful ethos, and the drive and ambition to ensure that all members of staff achieve their full potential.
- Have opportunity to further develop their skills through a variety of professional development opportunities within an inclusive and supportive environment.
For an informal discussion about this exciting position please contact Julie Sutton, Headteacher, on 01642 596422 or via julie.sutton@sunnyside.adastraschools.org.
Further information about the job
For an informal discussion about this exciting position please contact Julie Sutton, Headteacher, on 01642 596422 or via julie.sutton@sunnyside.adastraschools.org.
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Sunnyside Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 268 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Sunnyside Academy website
- Email address
- martyn.ingram@adastraacademytrust.com
- Phone number
- 01642 596422
Arranging a visit to Sunnyside Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email martyn.ingram@adastraacademytrust.com.
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