Higher Level Teaching Assistant (PPA Cover)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Stockton-on-Tees
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£29,774 / year
CATEGORY
Education
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Teaching Assistant Experience PPA Cover Delivery Classroom Management Inclusive Practice Curriculum Knowledge Interpersonal Skills Safeguarding Team Collaboration

FULL DESCRIPTION

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (PPA Cover)

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 5BS

Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £27,700.00 - £29,774.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing date: 8 May 2026 at 12pm

Job Details

  • Job role: Teaching assistant
  • Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
  • Working pattern: Full time
  • Contract type: Permanent
  • Full-time equivalent salary: £27,700.00 - £29,774.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Scale Points 19 – 22

Job Summary

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a school with 531 highly motivated and well-behaved pupils on roll, based in Stockton. The school has been part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] since formation in 2018. The Trust is seeking to appoint a HLTA who can demonstrate ambition and outstanding practice, and harness the skills and enthusiasm of all staff, pupils and the community.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a highly effective organisation. The school is forward facing and determined to provide a bespoke curriculum to meet the needs of the children it serves. Every child deserves to maximise their full potential. This is proven through consistently high outcomes which have been sustained over the last five years.

Our bespoke [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] curriculum is underpinned by three main principles: High Expectations, Resilience and Local & Global Responsibility. It fosters positive character qualities which are encompassed in our Hartburn Hopes; children at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] endeavour to be courageous, honest, compassionate, respectful, resilient, and ambitious and they understand the importance of these virtues.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking to appoint an inspirational and motivational individual who:

  • Passionately cares about children’s learning and development.
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
  • Has a strong commitment to developing high standards of teaching and learning and continue to raise standards.
  • Can motivate the whole school community.
  • Is passionate about inclusion and have high expectations for every child in their care.
  • Is willing to cooperate with colleagues from other schools in the Trust.

How to Apply

Applicants are asked to demonstrate their skills and experience that they will bring to the post via a covering letter of no more than 500 words, which details what strengths, skills and experience you will bring to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Visits to school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Director of School Improvement, Keith Morrison, to confirm your attendance. The tour will be at 4pm and will be roughly 45-60 minutes. You will have the chance to interact with staff and see some of the facilities and provisions we offer. Tour will be led by Lindsey Wain, Acting Headteacher and Jonathon Bull, Headteacher designate.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (Note: likely typo for Hartburn) Tuesday 5th May

Address: Adelaide Grove, Stockton on Tees, TS18 5BS

Website: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

OFSTED: View Ofsted report

The closing date for applications: 12noon, Friday 8th May 2026. The shortlisting selection and invitations to interview the applicants will be completed by Friday 15th May 2026 and interviews are scheduled to be the week commencing Monday 18th May 2026. Exact dates to be confirmed with successful applicants.

Candidates must only apply via MyNewTerm. Visit Trust Vacancies page for more information. CV’s will not be accepted.

Additional Information

  • This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school and Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
  • The appointment is in accordance with the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
  • 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.
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