HLTA

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full time - term time

Advert Start Date:

18/09/2026

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 07/10/2026 12:00

Salary:

Grade 6 (SCP 11-17) £29,071 - £32,046 per annum pro rota

Job Category:

Schools - Teaching Assistant

Vacancy ID:

302259

Employment Location:

Newton Aycliffe

Closing date:

7 Oct

Further Information

HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT

Grade 6 (SCP 11-17) £29,071 – £32,046 per annum
(pro-rata for Term-Time working)
Stephenson Way Academy & Nursery School
32.5hrs per week
Permanent

Stephenson Way Academy & Nursery School are seeking to appoint a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be available to work from 8.30am until 3.30pm - Monday to Friday during term time. The post will commence during autumn term and will be working initially in KS2.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to provide short-term cover or classes in planned or in unexpected non-timetabled situations including PPA cover

• The ability to plan, prepare and deliver learning activities with individual pupils, groups and (in the short term) whole classes, and assess, record and report on pupil’s progress under the direction of a Teacher.

• Have experience of supporting teaching and learning in the classroom.

• Demonstrate the highest standards of classroom practice.

• Be responsive, flexible and sensitive to the differing needs of pupils including those with SEND.

• Have experience of delivering well-structured interventions.

• Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.

• Use ICT competently both in classroom practice and for own professional work.

• Build and sustain effective working relationships with all members of the school community.

• Work flexibly with a commitment to continuity and quality of education.

• Be focused and driven to ensure that all children fulfil their potential.

• Be innovative and seek to continually develop.

Closing date for applications: 7th October 2026 (noon)

Interviews will be held on: 19th October 2026

For more information about the role, school or Trust please contact Mrs Kim Bushby, Head Teacher on 01325 300324

Applications will only be considered on a Trust application form. For an application pack for the post please email recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk

Application forms should be returned to the Trust HR Manager via email at recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk

The Trust is committed to promoting the welfare of and safeguarding all children in its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, and you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check.

Calculation of term time only

Term time only plus is calculated based on the following:

Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 39 weeks; plus
Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (26 days) or 6.4 weeks (31 days)

Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 26 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 31 days annual leave. For example:

Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service: