Teaching Assistant Level 3 + SSA - Lingey House Primary School

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; Sur place; GBP 24 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lingey House Primary School is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant Level 3 + SSA for The Nest, our SEMH-focused provision. The role involves supporting children with EHCPs and working to create a calm, inclusive learning environment.

The successful candidate will build trusting relationships, support emotional regulation and independence, and collaborate with staff, families and external professionals. DBS checks and safeguarding procedures are in place, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Experience and specialist knowledge of supporting SEMH needs, including EHCPs.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with children and understands belonging and inclusion.
• Helps children develop emotional regulation, confidence and independence.
• Promotes school ethos and values through daily interactions.

Responsabilités

• Work in The Nest with SEMH-focused support for EHCPs.
• Build calm, supportive environments for learning and safety.
• Collaborate with teachers, families and other professionals to meet needs.
• Support children's emotional regulation and social development.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and learning.

Connaissances

SEMH support

EHCP knowledge

Relationship building

Emotional regulation

Description du poste

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Job details

Job title P082305 - Teaching Assistant Level 3 + SSA - Lingey House Primary School Job reference REQ0008301 Date posted 09/10/2026 Application closing date 19/10/2026 Location Blank Salary £24,121 - £25,767 Package Full Time, Fixed Term for one year. Grade E, SCP 8 - 11 pro rata to term time only £24,121 - £25,767 plus SSA £1,384 - £1,409 per annum, depending on length of service. Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type Schools - Support Attachments P082305 -Teaching Assistant Level 3 + SSA job profile.pdf P082305 - Teaching Assistant Level 3 + SSA Person Spec.pdf Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 3 + SSA – The Nest (SEMH Specialism)

Grade E (pt8 - pt11) plus SSA allowance

37 hours per week – TTO (1yr FTC)

Required from 2nd November 2026

The children, staff and governors of Lingey House Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and reflective Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work in The Nest, our internal alternative provision. This post has a social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) specialism and involves supporting children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Lingey House is a nurturing and inclusive school where relationships, belonging, high expectations and outcomes for children are central to everything we do. Our core values of Respect, Resilience, Nurture, Kindness and Individuality underpin our curriculum, our relationships and our work with families. The Lodge and The Nest are dedicated, specialist inclusion and support provisions within our school and form a core part of our SEND and pastoral care network. In The Nest, we provide a calm, supportive environment where children feel safe, valued and able to learn and thrive.

We are looking for a candidate who:

Has experience and specialist knowledge of supporting children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, including children with EHCPs.

Builds positive, trusting relationships with children and understands the importance of belonging, nurture and inclusion.

Is passionate about helping children develop their emotional regulation, confidence and independence, alongside their learning.

Will promote our school ethos and values through their daily interactions with children, families and colleagues.

Is calm, flexible and resilient, and can support children sensitively through challenging situations.

Works effectively with teachers, support staff, families and other professionals to support children’s individual needs and EHCP outcomes.

Is committed to continued professional development.

Has high expectations of themselves and the children they support.

Has experience of working within a school setting (essential).

We can offer you:

A school community with a warm, positive, caring ethos

Happy, friendly children who are keen to learn and develop our school

Supportive Governors who are keen to further improve our school

Friendly, supportive colleagues who are motivated to develop our school and work well together

An SLT team who prioritises wellbeing of staff as well as pupils

Opportunities for professional development linked to SEMH and supporting children with SEND

A well-resourced school and grounds

Lingey House Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

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.

Closing Date: Monday 19th October 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews: During the week commencing Monday 19th October 2026