HLTA (English as an Additional Language Focus) at Kingsmeadow Community School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/KCS/04769

Location

Market Lane, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9NX

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,061.00 - £34,434.00 Annually (FTE)
Salary shown to be pro rata'd to term time only.

Closing Date

12:00pm, 9th Feb 2026

Start Date

As soon as possible

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Wednesday 18 February 2026

Interview Date(s) Wednesday 18 February 2026

About this Role

Due to increased numbers of EAL students in school, and projected ongoing increases, we are seeking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to support our students with English as an Additional Language. You will provide support to students both in and out of lessons, develop and implement support plans and promote inclusive education.

Candidates who have experience of working with EAL students, have Teach English as a Foreign Language training or who are bilingual / multilingual will be at an advantage.

Kingsmeadow School has fantastic facilities and offers an excellent induction programme, an exciting learning and teaching environment and first class ongoing professional development opportunities to further enhance your career.

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 9 February 2026

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 18 February 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and appointments are made subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and online search checks.

Further details are available from Mrs Lane; Office Manager on 0191 4606004 or they can be found under the job vacancies section of our school website: www.kingsmeadow.org.uk.