Applications to join Richard Coates Primary School

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full time - term time

Advert Start Date:

05/11/2025

Advert End Date:

21/11/2025 23:59

Salary:

Band 5 £21,448 - £23,266

Job Category:

Schools - Teaching Assistant

Vacancy ID:

288308

Employment Location:

Ponteland

Post Number:

HLTA RCP25

Closing date:

21 Nov

Further Information

The Academy Committee of Richard Coates C of E Primary School is looking to appoint a motivated and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team from  2025.

Richard Coates CE Primary School is a unique, values driven community where every member child and colleague is known, nurtured and valued. Our solid Christian ethos is built on the core values of kindness, respect and perseverance which flow through all aspects of school life. We are united by our powerful motto, ‘Let Your Light Shine’ and ensure that every child is recognised as an individual and celebrated for their unique qualities.

We are looking for an exceptional HLTA to become an integral leader in our supportive well connected team.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Excite and Motivate: Inspire learners through creative teaching approaches stepping in confidently to cover lessons and manage classroom dynamics.
• Champion Wellbeing: Prioritise children’s personal development and wellbeing, building strong relationships through clear confident communication and dedicated engagement with the whole school community.
• Collaborate and Contribute: Work effectively with colleagues supporting teachers in securing excellent progress for every child and positively contributing to the wider life of the school.
• Be a Role Model: Embody the school values of kindness respect and perseverance helping to reinforce our solid community ethos daily.

In return, we can offer:

By joining us you become part of a professional family built on genuine trust and support. As part of this offer, you would benefit the following:

• Part of the Pele Trust Family: Benefit from the extensive resources, Trust wide CPD opportunities and the chance to work widely with colleagues across our supportive multi academy network, broadening your professional horizons.

• A Supportive Staff Culture: Work alongside a highly motivated staff team that demonstrates excellent support for each other this is a well connected environment, where teamwork is deeply valued.

• Exceptional Learning Environment: Work in a modern purpose built school with ample outdoor space that is used to enhance learning and creativity.

• Professional Leadership: An opportunity to apply your HLTA skills in a supportive working environment built on trust and teamwork taking a lead role in classroom delivery and pupil support.
• Values Driven Pupils: Work with enthusiastic and motivated pupils who are dedicated to living out the school's core values.

• Investment in You: Ongoing opportunities for professional and personal development within a school that is always striving for improvement.

Richard Coates CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.


Applicants should include a covering letter explaining their suitability alongside their application form.

Closing date for applications: Friday 21st November 2025 at midday.


For further information, please visit our school website or contact the Business Manager, Mrs L. Cavagin, at l.cavagin@peletrust.org.uk

Completed applications and supporting documents should be returned to Mrs L. Cavagin by post, by hand or via email to: l.cavagin@peletrust.org.uk


Richard Coates CE Primary School is part of Pele Trust.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office at admin@richard-coates.uk