Teaching Assistant - EOTAS

North East Ambition; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a full-time teaching and learning assistant to support children unable to attend school due to health needs. The role involves working with pupils at a dedicated hub, ensuring they receive appropriate education to prepare them for their return to mainstream schooling. Strong interpersonal skills and relevant experience in education or social care are essential for success in this impactful role.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays

Automatic enrollment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible leave options (pro-rata for part-time)

Qualifications

• Experience working in an education or social care setting is preferred.
• Ability to support children with varied educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons, promote good attendance.
• Assist in planning a transition back to full-time education.
• Work with children one-on-one or in small groups.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Communication

Education

Good general education

Job description

Northumberland County Council is recruiting an enthusiastic and well-motivated teaching and learning assistant. The core role involves working with children, their families, teaching staff, and the Education Welfare Service to deliver appropriate education to children unable to attend school due to health needs. The postholder will be based at the Northumberland Education Engagement Hub, where teaching for children with health needs occurs, and will be a member of the Engagement Teaching team.

The Education Engagement Hub is a short-term service that provides teaching until pupils are well enough to return to their mainstream school or another educational setting. You will support pupils in their lessons, promote good attendance, and assist in planning a smooth transition back to full-time education.

You will work with pupils either on a one-to-one or small group basis at the teaching venue, at home, or online, under the guidance of the Engagement Teaching team.

Teaching is delivered in English, Maths, Science, and PSHE up to Year 11. Younger pupils follow a more topic-based primary curriculum.

Applicants should have a good general education and experience working in an education or social care setting. The role is term-time only.

For an informal discussion, please contact Sue Laws at 07599 656994.

This role is full-time, on a term-time basis.

Why choose us?

We offer outstanding benefits and perks, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrollment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave per month (pro-rata for part-time employees)

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Further information

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