Location: Bishop Auckland, County Durham
Salary: £115 – £121 a day – Competitive daily rates (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time | Part-Time | Temporary & Supply
Start Date: Opportunities Available
Pay: Weekly PAYE
Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for your next opportunity in Bishop Auckland?
Schools Mutual Services is working in partnership with a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools in Bishop Auckland to recruit dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistants to support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the classroom, helping children develop confidence, overcome learning challenges and achieve their potential.
With ongoing, temporary and day-to-day opportunities available, you can gain valuable experience working with local schools while receiving dedicated support from our North East team.
Whether you’re an experienced HLTA looking for a new challenge or hoping to take the next step in your education career, we’d love to hear from you!
Your Responsibilities
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
- Plan and deliver targeted learning activities and small-group interventions.
- Provide whole-class cover when required, following teachers’ planning and school expectations.
- Adapt learning resources and activities to meet individual pupil needs.
- Support pupils with SEND, additional learning needs and varying abilities.
- Encourage positive behaviour and create a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment.
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
- Offer pastoral support to promote pupils’ confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.
- Assist with lesson preparation, classroom organisation and record-keeping.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and senior leadership teams.
- Follow safeguarding procedures and promote pupil wellbeing at all times.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a caring, confident and committed HLTA who is passionate about helping children succeed.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Recognised HLTA Status, a Level 4 Teaching Assistant qualification or an equivalent relevant qualification.
- Previous experience working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in a UK school.
- Experience supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
- Confidence delivering small-group interventions and providing whole-class cover.
- A good understanding of the Primary National Curriculum.
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A patient, positive and professional approach to supporting pupils.
- A current Enhanced DBS certificate for the Child Workforce, or willingness to complete the application process.
Why Join Schools Mutual Services?
At Schools Mutual Services, you’re more than just a Teaching Assistant.
We’re a school-owned, not-for-profit recruitment partner, committed to supporting education professionals while keeping more funding within education.
When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- Competitive daily rates, depending on experience and responsibilities.
- Weekly PAYE payments with no umbrella company deductions.
- Full-time, part-time and day-to-day supply opportunities.
- A Guaranteed Pay Scheme, subject to availability and eligibility.
- A dedicated education consultant who understands your needs.
- Free safeguarding training and ongoing CPD opportunities.
- Health and wellbeing support, including access to 24/7 GP services and mental health counselling.
- Enhanced pension benefits where eligible.
- Referral bonuses for recommending teaching and support staff, subject to scheme terms.
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
- Access to opportunities across local schools, academy trusts and local education authorities in the North East.
Ready for Your Next HLTA Opportunity?
If you’re a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Bishop Auckland looking for a rewarding opportunity to support pupils and make a difference in local primary schools, we’d love to hear from you.
Join Schools Mutual Services and take the next step in your education career with a recruitment partner that puts education professionals and schools first.
Apply today or get in touch with our North East team to find out more!
