Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Temporary)
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
09/10/2026
Advert End Date:
01/11/2026 23:59
Salary:
Grade 5 SCP 17 - 22 £32,046 - £34,811
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Bunnyhill Centre / Agile, Sunderland
Further Information
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Grade 5 SCP 17 - 22 £32,046 - £34,811 per annum pro rata
Working Pattern: Term Time Only (40 weeks) - 24 month fixed term
Location: TFC Offices and Schools within Sunderland
Join our Team
Together for Children Sunderland is on a transformative journey to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in Sunderland. We are an outstanding Ofsted-rated Children’s service, if you’re committed to helping children, families, and our community thrive and have the skills to support our mission, we would love to hear from you. You can learn more about us here: Together for Children.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated person to become part of Sunderland’s well regarded Early Years team. You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with experience of supporting pupils within a mainstream setting, using strong observation and communication skills to help children access effective support.
Working as part of an experienced and dedicated team within a progressively forward-thinking service, you will carry out detailed observations of pupils and work closely with school staff to help ensure pupils receive support that meets their needs. You will also deliver direct 1:1 and small group work in a mainstream primary environment, providing targeted interventions that make a positive difference to children’s learning and development.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
“Due to recent changes in UKVI rules, this role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under the updated eligibility requirements effective 22 July 2025.”
We want you to apply if you:
- are an experienced and highly motivated classroom practitioner with experience of supporting pupils within a mainstream setting
- have excellent observation and communication skills
- can work closely with school staff to support pupils effectively
- are confident delivering targeted 1:1 and small group interventions in a mainstream primary environment
Please contact Lucy Atkinson, Senior School Improvement Officer – Early Years, at Lucy.Atkinson@togetherforchildren.org.uk for an informal discussion.
Why work with us?
- Make a difference: Our work matters. The work we do is incredibly rewarding. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our children, families, and community.
- Inclusion: Thrive in our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of our employee networks, including Accessibility, LGBTQ+, Racial Equality, Armed Forces and Menopause.
- Work-Life Balance: We offer a hybrid model of working with agile and flexible working arrangements, including part-time opportunities, flexible hours, and the possibility of remote work arrangements.
- Professional Development: Advance your career with our comprehensive induction, supervision, peer support, and supportive environment.
- Be part of a happier, healthier workforce: Benefit from our wide range of wellbeing activities and employee assistance programmes.
- Attractive Salary, Benefits and Rewards: for additional information please follow this link Together for Children Benefits and rewards ·
- What our team think: About Us
We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to various ages, disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, beliefs, races, and ethnicities. We aim for our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our EDI Lead EDI@togetherforchildren.org.uk or peoplesupport@togetherforchildren.org.uk so we can discuss any adjustments or support we can provide during the recruitment process or within the workplace.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked-after young person, are care experienced, or are a veteran.
Are you ready to make a difference?