DBS01151/26 - Teaching Assistant - Langley First School

The Langley; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Langley First School invites applications for a KS2 Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join our supportive team. The role is a term-time, fixed-term contract at 32 hours per week, with start by 2 November 2026.

Pay is Grade 5 SCP 7-9 (£22,378-£23,512 pro rata) and is based at Drumoyne Gardens, West Monkseaton, Whitley Bay. We seek a motivated, creative individual with SEND experience, NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning (or equivalent), strong communication, safeguarding understanding, and

Qualifications

• Possess or be working towards NVQ Level 3 in 'Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools' (or equivalent).
• Have experience of delivering intervention work and one-to-one support for children.
• Have knowledge of SEND procedures.
• Be an effective team player.
• Be enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have a clear understanding of safeguarding issues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intervention work and provide one-to-one support for pupils as required.
• Support pupils with SEND and contribute to their inclusion and progress.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to plan and implement learning activities.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and maintain professional conduct.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication skills

Team player

Safeguarding knowledge

Creativity

Relationship building

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools

Job description

DBS01151/26 - Teaching Assistant - Langley First School

Job Summary

Contract Type: Term-time only (Temporary)

Working Pattern: Part time - term time plus specified days

Advert Start Date: 17/09/2026

Advert End Date: 01/10/2026 12:00

Salary: £22,378 - £23,512 pro rata

Hours per week: 32

Job Category: Schools - Teaching Assistant

Vacancy ID: 302161

Employment Location: Drumoyne Gardens, West Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9DL

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 1 Oct

Further Information

KS2 Teaching Assistant - Level 3

Salary/Grade: Grade 5 SCP 7-9

Part Time Contract until July 2027 - Term Time Only

Fixed Term: 32 hours per week.

Required from: 2nd November 2026

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our highly skilled support staff team at Langley First School.

Are you someone who:

• Is confident and creative and enjoys building relationships working with children?
• Is able to inspire children through high expectations?
• Has experience of working with SEND children?
• Is looking for a new and exciting challenge, eager to initiate whole school projects and is keen to contribute to the future of our school?

The successful candidate should:

• Possess or be working towards NVQ Level 3 in 'Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools' (or equivalent)
• Have experience of delivering intervention work and one-to-one support for children.
• Have knowledge of SEND procedures
• Be an effective team player
• Be enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a clear understanding of safeguarding issues

In return, we can offer:

• The chance to join a supportive and forward-thinking learning community.
• A fully inclusive environment with talented, confident and happy children.

We are offering a tour around the school on Tuesday 22nd September at 3:30pm

Please ring the school office to book a place on one of these tours.

Shortlisting: 5th October 2026

Interviews week beginning 12th October 2026

Supporting documents

• Job Description teaching assistant fixed term Nov 27.docx (35.41 KB)
• TA Person Specification Nov 26.docx (91.37 KB)
• DBS0115126 Teaching Assistant application form.docx (113.76 KB)