Primary HLTA New

Location: Sunderland
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: September 2026 – December 2026 (with the potential to be extended until April 2027)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a passionate and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a welcoming primary school?

We are seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Sunderland from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the classroom, supporting pupils and teachers across the primary age range.

As an HLTA, you will work across the school, delivering high-quality learning experiences, providing classroom cover where required, and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will be confident working independently and as part of a team, adapting to the needs of different year groups.

The role will initially run until December 2026, with a strong possibility of being extended until April 2027.

• A recognised Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification.
• Recent experience working within a UK primary school.
• Experience supporting pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• The confidence to lead whole-class learning in the absence of the class teacher.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• A flexible, proactive, and positive approach to supporting teaching and learning.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• A rewarding opportunity within a supportive primary school.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience across a range of primary year groups.
• Potential for the role to be extended until April 2027.

If you are an enthusiastic HLTA with experience across EYFS to KS2 and are available to start in September 2026, we would love to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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