Fixed Term contract until 3^rd January 2026
 


St Aidan’s CE Primary School are looking for a qualified and experienced HLTA to work under the direction of fully qualified teachers and senior leaders to cover a period of Maternity Leave.
 
The role will involve:

• Covering PPA and management time
• Delivering, assessing and amending interventions and booster sessions for pupils of all abilities
• Delivering some break and after school interventions and clubs where appropriate and where manageable within the working hours and workload required
• Covering staff absence
• Supporting the wellbeing, mental health and happiness of all children in school 

We are looking for:

• A candidate who has a positive outlook and is willing to contribute to the whole life of school for the benefit of our children
• A candidate who will treat our children with care, respect and kindness
• A candidate who has high expectations of behaviour and achievement for all pupils including SEND
• A candidate who has the academic ability to support with boosters and tuition in upper KS2
• A candidate who has experience covering whole classes, delivering interventions and tuition

In return we can offer:

• A positive and supportive working environment
• An environment where every child matters and every child can succeed and thrive
• The opportunity to work with wonderful and inspiring children
• A commitment to positive behaviour and attitudes from pupils
• A well organised and established organisation with effective policies and systems
• A commitment to work-life balance and staff happiness 

If you wish to discuss the nature of the role or arrange visit the School please contact the Lorna McShane – School Business Manager at office@staidanscofe.org or (0191) 4772690.  Visits will take place on
  
St Aidans CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks. 
 
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
 
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

Closing date: Thursday 8^th January
Interviews will be held at St Aidan’s CE Primary School on Tuesday 20^th January