Teaching Assistant – Level 1 (SEN) x 5 Posts, 37 hpw (Term Time Only) (Bamburgh School)

South Tyneside Council; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bamburgh School invites applications for Teaching Assistant – Level 1 (SEN) across 5 posts, 37 hpw, term time only. The role offers £26,847 pa pro rata and is a fixed term contract for 1 year. The school serves pupils aged 4–16 with a broad SEN spectrum. DBS checks and safeguarding commitments apply.

Applicants should be passionate about learning, able to inspire pupils, and contribute to school life and our community. Closing date: Noon, 25 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with SEN.
• Commitment to contributing to school life and our community.
• An excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for learning and raising standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop pupils in all areas of learning and achievement.

Skills

SEN experience

Pupil development

Classroom practitioner

Team player

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Level 1 (SEN) x 5 Posts, 37 hpw (Term Time Only)

Bamburgh School

£26,847 pa pro rata

Fixed Term Contracts for 1 year

Bamburgh School is growing and due to the expansion of school we need highly motivated and caring Teaching Assistants to join our successful team.

We are a school for pupils aged 4 – 16, whose special needs cover a broad spectrum of medical, physical, social, emotional and moderate learning difficulties.

• An excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for learning and raising standards,
• The ability to inspire and develop pupils in all areas of learning and achievement,
• Experience of working with children with SEN,
• A commitment to contributing to school life and our community.

Further details about the posts are available from Mrs Christine Scott, Senior Administrator on [phone].

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.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: Noon, 25 September 2026.