Teaching Assistant Level 2 + SSA X 2 Posts Eslington Primary School

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateshead Council is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join Eslington Primary School in Gateshead, providing in-class support and one-to-one assistance for pupils, including those with SEMH needs. The roles include two posts: one permanent and one fixed-term to 31 August 2027, both full-time and term-time only.

You should have strong classroom practice, excellent communication, and be child-centred, adaptable and reflective, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff and

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practice and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with staff and pupils.
• To be child-centred, adaptable and enthusiastic whilst maintaining high expectations for our pupils.
• A reflective practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support across the primary phase.
• Deliver one-to-one support where required.
• Work across Eslington's Rose Street and Hazel Road sites as needed.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Child-centred

Reflective practitioner

Job description

This is a Redeployee webview. You have access to this page as you have been identified as a Redeployee and have been provided with the link from your HR Adviser.

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title P547729 - Teaching Assistant Level 2 + SSA X 2 Posts Eslington Primary School Job reference REQ0008231 Date posted 07/09/2026 Application closing date 18/09/2026 Location Blank Salary £24,755 - £25,583 Package 2 Posts, Full Time one Fixed Term to 31.08.2027 and one Permanent. Grade D SCP 6 - 7 plus SSA - 37 hours per week Term Time Only. £23,371 - £24,174 plus SSA £1,384 - £1,409 per year depending on length of service Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type Schools - Support Attachments P547729 - Teaching Assistant Level 2 plus SSA Job Profile.pdf

Teaching Assistant Level 2 + SSA X 2 Posts (1 Permanent, 1 Fixed Term)

To start 2nd October 2026 depending on clearances

Eslington is a thriving primary school situated on two separate school sites in the Bensham /Teams area of Gateshead. Eslington is a specialist school that meets the needs of primarily Gateshead pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who have a primary need of Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH). We currently cater for up to 70 pupils from Year 1 to Year 6 across the two school sites. Increasing numbers have resulted in the need for this additional post. These sites are situated approximately 20-minute walk between each other.

Our vision and values reflect nurturing principles, with high expectations so that every child can achieve and experience success.

The governors are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our team. We are looking for candidates who would be passionate to work with our children alongside a commited staff team.

You should have:

• Excellent classroom practice and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with both staff and pupils.
• To be child-centred, adaptable and enthusiastic whilst maintaining high expectations for our pupils.
• A reflective practitioner.

The post holder will work with children across the primary phase and will include in-class support and one-to-one support. The flexibility to work at either the Rose Street and / or the Hazel Road Sites would be expected as part of the role.

In return we can offer you:

• a positive and caring ethos with learning for all being central
• a committed and supportive governing body and staff team to work with
• pupils who are very eager to succeed
• excellent professional development opportunities to develop within your role

If successful you will need to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year, they are subject to an equated salary adjustment.