Teaching Assistant – Level 2 (Term Time Only) (Mortimer Primary School)

South Tyneside Council; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mortimer Primary School invites applications for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant working 37 hours per week term-time only. The post is permanent and salary is £25,989 per annum pro rata. The role will initially support Year 1 and may be used across the primary phase.

You will assist the class teacher/SENCo, lead small groups and support learning and behaviour with a flexible approach and high expectations. Visits are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher/SENCo in delivering lessons.
• Lead small groups.
• Be friendly, caring, hard‑working and supportive, with high expectations.
• Adapt to situations using a flexible approach and a range of strategies to support learning and behaviour.

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Level 2, 37 hpw (Term Time Only) – Mortimer Primary School

Salary: £25,989 per annum pro rata.
Permanent contract.
Required as soon as possible.

Mortimer Primary School is a large primary school with over 500 pupils on site every day. We strive to deliver our motto of “Excellence for All.” This role will initially focus on Year 1 but may be utilised across the primary phase.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher/SENCo in delivering lessons.
• Lead small groups.
• Be friendly, caring, hard‑working and supportive, with high expectations.
• Adapt to situations using a flexible approach and a range of strategies to support learning and behaviour.

Additional information

Visits to the school are welcomed; please arrange a suitable time.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults, and all staff and volunteers must share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre‑employment checks. An online search may be carried out as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We do not offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

To apply, download the application form in the Supporting Documents, complete it, and email the result to [e-mail]. The closing date is Noon, Monday 24 August 2026. Observation and interviews will occur in the week beginning Monday 7 September.

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