Higher Level Teaching Assistant (PPA Cover)

Hartburn Primary is a school with 531 highly motivated and well-behaved pupils on roll, based in Stockton. The school has been part of Prince Regent Street Trust since formation in 2018. The Trust is seeking to appoint a HLTA who can demonstrate ambition and outstanding practice, and harness the skills and enthusiasm of all staff, pupils and the community.

Hartburn Primary School is a highly effective organisation. The school is forward facing and determined to provide a bespoke curriculum to meet the needs of the children it serves. Every child deserves to maximise their full potential. This is proven through consistently high outcomes which have been sustained over the last five years.

Our bespoke Hartburn curriculum is underpinned by three main principles: High Expectations, Resilience and Local & Global Responsibility. It fosters positive character qualities which are encompassed in our Hartburn Hopes; children at Hartburn endeavour to be courageous, honest, compassionate, respectful, resilient, and ambitious and they understand the importance of these virtues.

We are looking to appoint an inspirational and motivational individual who:

Passionately cares about children’s learning and development.

Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.

Has a strong commitment to developing high standards of teaching and learning and continue to raise standards.

Can motivate the whole school community.

Is passionate about inclusion and have high expectations for every child in their care

The Trust is growing and cooperation with colleagues from other schools will be an essential part of the role. You will be willing to share ideas with others as well as learn from them.

Please look carefully at the following materials and apply via MyNewTerm. Applicants are asked to demonstrate their skills and experience that they will bring to the post we would like a covering letter, of no more than 500 words, which details;

What strengths, skills and experience you will bring to Hartburn Primary?

Visits to school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Director of School Improvement, Keith Morrison, to confirm your attendance. The tour will be at 4pm and will be roughly 45-60 minutes. You will have the chance to interact with staff and see some of the facilities and provisions we offer. Tour will be led by Lindsey Wain, Acting Headteacher and Jonathon Bull, Headteacher designate.

Harburn Primary School

Address: Adelaide Grove, Stockton on Tees, TS18 5BS

Website: https://www.hartburn.org.uk/

OFSTED: https://www.hartburn.org.uk/key-information/ofsted-reports/

The closing date for applications: 12noon, Friday 8th May 2026. The shortlisting selection and invitations to interview the applicants will be completed by Friday 15th May 2026 and interviews are scheduled to be the week commencing Monday 18th May 2026. Exact dates to be confirmed with successful applicants.

Disclosure

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school and Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to rigorous pre-employment safeguarding checks, which will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

The appointment is in accordance with the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and other education and employment legislation, to provide professional leadership to the school which secures its success and improvement, ensuring high quality education for all its pupils and good standards of learning and achievement.

Candidates must only apply via MyNewTerm. Visit Trust Vacancies page for more information.

CV’s will not be accepted.