Gateshead Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel • Gateshead, England • Posted June 20, 2026

About the Role

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Primary School
Location: Gateshead
Contract: Ongoing / Temporary (with potential for extension)
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role:


Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support a welcoming primary school in Gateshead. This is a varied and rewarding role, requiring flexibility and confidence to work across all key stages, including Reception.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning throughout the school, as well as leading small intervention groups during two afternoon sessions each week.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Provide high-quality classroom support across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
  • Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence...