Higher Level Teaching Assistant 33.5 hours per week TTO +2 days

‘Let Your Light Shine’

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

Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our school. As the Headteacher of Richard Coates CE Primary School, I am incredibly proud of our warm, thriving community and we are looking to welcome a dedicated HLTA to join our close-knit team. We are a unique, values-driven Church of England primary school sitting at the heart of Ponteland village. Our school is a place where every child and colleague is known, nurtured and respected as a unique individual.

Built upon nearly 300 years of history and underpinned by the values of kindness, respect and perseverance, we ensure every child is celebrated for their unique qualities. Working from our modern, purpose-built facility, we combine high academic ambition with a deep commitment to personal development. We want our children to build genuine agency, connect with their community and understand the tangible difference they can make in the world.

We are looking to appoint a skilled HLTA who is able to support our pupils to thrive, deliver engaging lessons and work collaboratively alongside our welcoming staff team. If you are a dedicated professional who wants to make a real difference in a community where you are truly valued, I would be delighted to welcome you for a visit to experience our warm environment firsthand.

James Watson - Headteacher

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: Monday 5th October 2026 @ 9.00am

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