Higher Level Teaching Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a school in South Shields. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced TA or HLTA who is ready to take on additional responsibility within the classroom and support pupils with a range of learning and additional needs. You will work closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging learning activities, support individuals and groups of pupils and help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment. The successful candidate will: Have previous experience working as a TA or HLTA Ideally hold a relevant Level 3 qualification Be confident supporting whole-class and small-group activities Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills Be comfortable taking initiative within the classroom Have experience supporting pupils with additional needs Be reliable, adaptable and professional Working hours: Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm Full-time position Why choose Protocol Education? As well as competitive daily rates, you'll receive support from your dedicated consultant and access to our CPD Academy, with a range of online courses to support your professional development. You'll also have access to Thrive Awareness Training, alongside further opportunities to develop your skills and experience within education. We can support you throughout your placement and help you identify opportunities that match your long-term career goals. For those looking for a permanent role, there is also the opportunity to go permanent with the school following a successful placement. If you're an experienced TA or HLTA looking for your next challenge, apply today! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website