Teaching Assistant – Level 1, 32.5 hpw (Term Time Only) (Mosaic Federation – Valley View Primary School)

South Tyneside Council; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Mosaic Federation – Valley View Primary School in South Tyneside is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 for term-time hours (32.5 hpw) on a fixed-term contract to 31 August 2027, with potential extension. The role involves 1-2-1 support for a child with SEND and may prefer experience in Phonics.

Start date November 2026; DBS checks and safeguarding apply. The post is fixed-term until the end of August 2027, with the possibility of extension depending on school need.

Qualifications

• 1-2-1 support for a child with SEND.
• Experience with Phonics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-2-1 support for a child with SEND.

Skills

1-2-1 support

Phonics experience

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Level 1, 32.5 hpw (Term Time Only)

(Mosaic Federation – Valley View Primary School)

£26,016 pa pro rata (£13.48 ph)

Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2027 (with possibility of an extension depending on the need in school)

Required for November 2026

The Governors of Mosaic Federation are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 1. The role will be 1-2-1 support for a child with send.

It would be desirable if candidates have experience of Phonics.

The successful candidate would be required to commence in November 2026. The post will initially be until 31 August 2027, but may be extended depending on the level of support required.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

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.

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Closing date: Noon, 5 November 2026.