Teaching Assistant Level 3 + SSA x 2 Posts - Eslington Primary School

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateshead Council is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant Level 3 for Eslington Primary School in Gateshead. The role involves in-class support and one-to-one assistance for pupils with EHCPs, focusing on SEMH needs.

There are two posts (SSA), full-time, one permanent and one fixed-term to 31 August 2027, across Rose Street and Hazel Road sites, with potential transport between sites.

Qualifications

• Experience of SEND/SEMH
• Excellent classroom practice and behaviour management
• Excellent communication with staff and pupils
• Child-centred, adaptable and enthusiastic while maintaining high expectations
• Reflective practitioner

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support and one-to-one assistance to pupils
• Support pupils with EHCPs and SEMH needs
• Work across Rose Street and Hazel Road sites as required

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Adaptable & child-centred

Reflective practitioner

Job description

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Job details

Job title P521710 - Teaching Assistant Level 3 + SSA x 2 Posts - Eslington Primary School Job reference REQ0008232 Date posted 07/09/2026 Application closing date 18/09/2026 Location Blank Salary £25,505 - £27,176 Package 2 Posts, Full Time, one Fixed Term to 31.08.2027 and one Permanent. Grade E SCP 8 - 11 plus SSA - 37 hours per week Term Time Only. £24,121 - £25,767 plus SSA £1,384 - £1,409 per year depending on length of service Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type Schools - Support Attachments P521710 -Teaching Assistant Level 3 + SSA Job Description.pdf Job description Teaching Assistant Level 3 + SSA x 2 Posts (1 Permanent, 1 Fixed Term to 31/08/2027) 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 also offer up to 7 Assessment, Reintegration and Outreach (ARO) places for children experiencing some challenge within their mainstream setting on a temporary basis. We currently cater for up to 84 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 3 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: Experiences and knowledge of SEND and SEMH. 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. We also request that candidates holding a full UK driving licence would be willing to transport children on occasion across sites with business insurance. 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 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.