Teaching Assistant Level 3 + SSA - Lingey House Primary School

North East Combined Authority; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Well-resourced school

Supportive team

SEMH specialist provision

Job summary

Lingey House Primary School invites applications for a committed Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join The Nest, our SEMH provision supporting pupils with EHCPs. The role involves safeguarding, working with teachers, families and other professionals to promote inclusive learning and emotional wellbeing.

The successful candidate will have prior school experience, a calm and resilient approach, and a commitment to ongoing professional development within a nurturing, values-led environment where every

Qualifications

• Has experience and specialist knowledge of supporting SEMH needs and EHCPs.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with children and understands 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 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).

Responsibilities

• Support The Nest SEMH provision and pupils with EHCPs.
• Collaborate with teachers, families and other professionals to plan and implement personalised learning.
• Promote safeguarding and inclusive practice across the school.
• Contribute to positive behaviour support and emotional wellbeing.
• Attend training and engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

SEMH support

Experience in school

EHCP knowledge

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.

School Visits: School visits are encouraged. Please telephone school to arrange an appointment.

Closing Date: Monday 19th October 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews: During the week commencing Monday 19th October 2026