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Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a school in Stockton-on-Tees.

Posted: 10-09-2026
Category: Teaching Assistants
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Type: Full-time / Contract
Salary: £100 - £110 per day

Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a school in Stockton-on-Tees.

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Hours: 35.5 hours per week, term-time only + 5 days
Pay: £110 per day

The successful candidate will support teaching and learning across the school, work alongside class teachers and SLT, support pupils with SEND, manage behaviour effectively and, where appropriate, lead lessons under supervision.
Requirements Applicants must have:

Previous experience working as a HLTA or in a similar senior Teaching Assistant role
Relevant qualifications for the position
A valid DBS registered on the Update Service
Contactable school references
Recent experience working within a school setting
A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
The ability to support learning, behaviour management and pupil progress

Please note: Applicants without the relevant qualifications will not be considered for this position.
If you meet the requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please contact Nomvula at:
Email: nomvula@smile-education.co.uk
Telephone: 01642 843793
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.
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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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