Teaching Assistant

Northern Education Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Northern Education Trust in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a dedicated support assistant to work within the academy/department, providing practical and learning support to students, including those with special needs, to help GCSE progression.

You will run small groups and offer 1:1 mentoring across Key Stages 3 and 4, under the direction of a class teacher/SENCO, contributing to students' welfare and academic achievement.

Responsibilities

• Support interventions with students who require additional mentoring to achieve GCSE.
• Work with other small groups and individual students across Key Stage 3 and 4 as required.
• Provide practical and learning support to students, including those with special needs under the direction of a class teacher/SENCO.

Job description

The successful candidate will work as part of the academy/department to support interventions with students who require additional mentoring to achieve GCSE. They will work with other small groups and individual students across Key Stage 3 and 4 as required. They will promote the learning and welfare of students by providing practical and learning support to students, including those with special needs under the direction of a class teacher/SENCO. Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process. The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.