Job description
At Callerton Academy, we are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support in delivering high-quality teaching and learning across the school.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed and supportive team, where you will make a real difference to pupils’ progress and achievement.
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support learning across the classroom. You will take an active role in delivering engaging learning activities, supporting pupils of all abilities, and helping to create a positive and purposeful learning environment.
You will also have the opportunity to lead learning, including whole class sessions, under the guidance of a qualified teacher.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and committed to making a difference in the classroom.
You will:
- Have experience working with children in a learning environment
- Be a confident communicator with strong literacy and numeracy skills
- Have a good understanding of teaching and learning approaches
- Work effectively as part of a team and show initiative when needed
- Hold a relevant qualification (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent) and GCSE Maths and English
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
- Generous annual leave
- Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
- An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
- Enthusiastic and motivated students
- An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
- A school with its community at heart
- Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group
If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplecallerton@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Callerton Academy
Free schools · Secondary · Ages 11–16
- Pupils
- 479
- Avg teacher salary
- £48,704
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
- Academy trust
- THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 4JQ
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- Posted
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- Closing date
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