Teaching Assistant – Level 1 (SEN) x 5 Posts, 37 hpw (Term Time Only) (Bamburgh School)

Company: South Tyneside Council
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Teaching Assistant – Level 1 (SEN) x 5 Posts, 37 hpw (Term Time Only) (Bamburgh School)

Job Summary

Contract Type:Fixed Term

Working Pattern:Full time – term time

Advert Start Date:08/09/2026

Advert End Date:25/09/2026 12:00

Salary:£26,847 pa pro rata

Hours per week:37

Job Category:Schools – Teaching Assistant

Vacancy ID:301628

Employment Location:Bamburgh School, South Shields

Post Number:CS23326

Number of posts:5

Closing date:25 Sep

Further Information

Teaching Assistant – Level 1 (SEN) x 5 Posts, 37 hpw (Term Time Only)(Bamburgh School)£26,847 pa pro rata

Fixed Term Contracts for 1 year

Bamburgh School is growing and due to the expansion of school we need highly motivated and caring Teaching Assistants to join our successful team.

We are a school for pupils aged 4 – 16, whose special needs cover a broad spectrum of medical, physical, social, emotional and moderate learning difficulties.

We require the following:

  • An excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for learning and raising standards,
  • The ability to inspire and develop pupils in all areas of learning and achievement,
  • Experience of working with children with SEN,
  • A commitment to contributing to school life and our community.

Further details about the posts are available from Mrs Christine Scott, Senior Administrator on (0191) 4274330.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

To view our Privacy Notice please visit: https://southtyneside.gov.uk/article/2780/Privacy-notice-for-job-applicants

Closing date: Noon, 25 September 2026.

Supporting documents

  • Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN) (Bamburgh School) JD – 14.01.26.docx (251.01 KB)
  • Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN) (Bamburgh School) PS – 14.01.26.docx (250.87 KB)
  • Application Form.docx (58.44 KB)

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Posted: September 12th, 2026