Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Permanent - Thornley Academy
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
08/09/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 23/09/2025 12:00
Salary:
SCP 12 - 17: £24,489 - £26,565 per annum (£28,598 - £31,022 pro rata)
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Thornley Academy
Further Information
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team of professionals. This post is on a permanent contract.
The successful candidate will provide essential support to teachers by taking on a greater level of responsibility than their current standard teaching assistant role. HLTAs work under the guidance of teachers to plan, deliver, and assess learning activities, sometimes leading classes independently or covering planned absences. They play a crucial role in enhancing the learning experience for students and supporting the smooth running of the classroom.
At Thornley Academy we believe that every child is truly unique and we are here to help each and every child become the best version of themselves. Inclusion is key and every person is warmly welcomed, supported and celebrated at our school. All staff genuinely put each child first and foremost and explore ways to enable each child’s needs to be met. We are passionate about learning and strive to ensure a love of learning in an engaging, enjoyable and inspiring atmosphere. We have high expectations of exemplary behaviour and courtesy.
The successful candidate will:
- Assist the teacher in raising attainment by ensuring all pupils have equal opportunity to fulfil their full potential.
- Cover for planned planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time as directed.
- Establish constructive working relationships with pupils, setting high expectations and acting as a positive role model.
- Provide learning support for pupils, to help them learn effectively as individuals, in groups, or in whole-class situations.
- Selecting and preparing the resources necessary to lead learning activities.
- Giving pupils feedback on their progress and achievement.
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, in the Academy and as part of WISE Trust.
- Exceptionally enthusiastic children and families who love WISE Academy.
- Competitive Salary.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- 25 days annual leave rising to 28 after 5 years.
- Excellent wellbeing package including GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and support networks.
- Excellent training and peer support.
- A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
- An attractive and well-resourced school in the heart of its community.
- A commitment to managing staff workload and well-being at all times.
- Ongoing commitment to your professional development.
WISE Academies set high expectations for staff and students in order to meet our mission and raise standards.
The mission of WISE Academies is to provide a high quality educational community, which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment.
WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.
Wise Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online.
Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK.
You can apply online through the North East Jobs Website, go to WISE Academies Jobs and click Apply for Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Permanent - Thornley Academy
For further details, please see the supporting documents section of this advert. For any queries, please contact WISE Recruitment Team by telephone 0191 7070125 [option 5] or e-mail recruitment@wiseacademies.co.uk
Please quote the vacancy reference when requesting additional information.
Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Shortlisting: TBC
Interviews: TBC
Please note
This job is closed for applications.