Teaching Assistant

North East Ambition; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school is looking for an enthusiastic Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant for a fixed term contract. The role involves supporting children with special educational needs and working closely with teachers to enhance individual learning experiences. Applicants should have an NVQ Level 3 teaching qualification and the ability to manage challenging behaviors.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification.
• Very good numeracy and literacy skills are required.
• A good understanding of child development principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support 1:1 and small group work for SEN children.
• Work with nursery and reception teachers to meet individual children's needs.
• Manage challenging behavior effectively.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Child Development Understanding

Friendly and Professional Manner

Education

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Supporting and Delivering Learning (Level 3)

Early Years SEN



Fixed term position (1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026)

Term time plus 5 days,

variable hours min.16 hours – max. 32.5 hours per week

Starting at 32.5 hours per week



Band 4 - point 7 to point 11

[£25,584 to £27,269 [FTE] per annum (£19,329 - £20,602 pro rata based on 32.5 hours)



At Bedlington West End Primary School, we believe that every child is unique and can achieve his or her potential. Each child will receive the nurture, support and challenge to prepareher/him for the next stage of learning and for life beyond education. We expect every child to be the best she or he can be and to follow our school motto, 'Yes I can!'



We have very enthusiastic and friendly children; dedicated and hardworking staff, and a supportive governing body and parents. Further information about the school can be found on our website.



Our governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant on a fixed term contract for one year due to SEN funding from September 2025 until August 2026.



The working hours will be 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 days. The post will involve 1:1 work and small group work to support the nursery and reception teacher teachers to be able to meet individual needs of children. Experience of working with SEN children and the ability to manage challenging behaviour is desirable. A good understanding of how early years foundation works is also desirable.



The successful candidate must:

• have an NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification.


• very good numeracy and literacy skills.


• have a good understanding of the principles of child development and the learning process.


• have a friendly and professional manner.

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are invited for interview, you will be required to disclose convictions that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Certain spent convictions and cautions will be ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Full details on protected convictions and information about which convictions must be declared during job applications can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. You will be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. This role will include Regulated Activities and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure is required for this post.



Our Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be downloaded from this website.



In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.



Application forms are available from the school by e-mailing [e-mail] or telephoning Angela Markham-Lee on 01670 822328.



Completed applications should be returned directly to the school either by post to

Mrs Angela Markham-Lee, School Business Manager, Bedlington West End Primary School, Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland NE22 6EB

or by email to: [e-mail]



Closing Date: 12 noon on Thursday 26 June 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 3 July 2025



If you do not receive an invitation to interview Monday 30 June 2025, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.