Teaching Assistant

Northern Education Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a candidate to support students who require additional mentoring to achieve GCSE. The role involves working with small groups and individuals and promoting students' learning and welfare, including those with special needs. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive professional development and the opportunity to apply for future leadership roles.

Benefits

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with special needs.
• Strong communication skills to mentor students.
• Ability to work with small groups and individually.

Responsibilities

• Support students requiring additional mentoring to achieve GCSE.
• Promote learning and welfare of students.
• Provide practical and learning support under the teacher's direction.

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.

• 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 2025, 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.