Grange First School
Norham Road
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 2NP

The Governors of Grange First School wish to appoint a passionate and dedicated HLTA (N6) from September 2026.

Grange First is a two-form entry school from Reception to Year 4 with a 26 place nursery. Why join us?

A welcoming and inclusive school community that values diversity, teamwork and a strong partnership with parents and carers
A nurturing, inclusive atmosphere where everyone is treated with kindness and respect
Opportunities for professional growthThe successful candidates will
have experience of supporting learning in all Key Stages within the first school age range
have a passion for creating a calm and purposeful learning environment
have experience of planning and delivering group learning sessions, including phonics
have successful, recent experience of supporting teaching and assessing learning
work positively with parents and families and be willing to participate in all aspects of school life
have high expectations of children's achievements and behaviour
be flexible and work collaboratively and successfully as team members
be innovative, creative and imaginative
have a passion for working with children with additional needs, with good knowledge of best practice
Demonstrate empathy and patience, be resourceful, energetic and enthusiastic and have a good sense of humour
Experience of working with the SENDCO and external agencies and contributing to the assessment and documentation for pupils with SEND

Initially, the role will be to work in KS1 and the focus will be to work with a group of SEND children many of whom have EHCPs. You will work alongside experienced LSAs, teachers and our SENDCO.
It would be advantageous to have experience of teaching Forest School or of teaching outdoor learning to young children.

This post is suitable for experienced HLTAs. The postholder will be expected to be flexible and work additional hours to meet the needs of the school where required.

Grange First School is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and a range of other recruitment checks.

As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

As part of the shortlisting process, we may be carrying out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we may want to explore with the applicant at interview.

Interested candidates are welcome to come and visit our school for a tour and to meet the Head Teacher on the following date and times:

Thursday 4th June 4.30-5pm

If you would like a tour of the school, please contact the school business manager, Joanne Walker on 0191 2852954 or email joanne.walker@grangefirst.co.uk.

The closing date for applications is Friday 12th June at noon.

We will inform candidates who have ben shortlisted by 6pm on Friday 12th June

Observations and interviews will take place on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th June.

An application pack can be downloaded from the school website www.grangefirst.co.uk and returned by email to the school business manager joanne.walker@grangefirst.co.uk.