Level 2 Teaching Assistant – 2 posts

Teaching Assistant Level 2 – 2 Posts

West Denton Primary School

Hillhead Road, West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1Dn

Support Assistant Level 2, 2 Posts – one post is permanent, and one post is fixed-term

32.5 hours per week, term time

Salary: £25,185 – £25,583 per annum pro rata, actual £18,510 – £18,803 per annum*

*These posts attract a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £13.45 an hour.

Join our dynamic team as a Teaching Assistant.

Are you a highly motivated professional looking for an exciting new challenge? The ONE (Owl North East) Trust, a vibrant multi-academy trust, is looking for two Teaching Assistants to join our friendly team, based at one of our primary schools – West Denton Primary. This is a part-time position, 32.5 hours per week, term-time only.

West Denton Primary School is looking to appoint two teaching assistants who are enthusiastic, organised, friendly and want to be part of our welcoming and supportive school. We are passionate about ensuring our school meets its potential, and you would be part of making that happen.

This is your chance to make a significant impact within one of the schools within our trust. We are seeking individuals who are ready to bring their energy and expertise to our innovative educational environment.

Required as soon as possible

West Denton Primary School is looking to appoint two Support Assistants Level 2 who are passionate about ensuring the children in school reach their potential. We are looking for applicants who want to join our supportive, hardworking team, where our mission is for our school community to be excited about and to love learning.

We are looking for someone who:

• has experience supporting children in Early Years and Key Stage 1 (aged 3-7years)
• has experience supporting children with high SEND needs

• has experience supporting individual children and groups to achieve academically and socially

• wants to join an ambitious and supportive team and will be flexible and adaptable

• will inspire and nurture our children.

We can offer: 

• The privilege of working with children who are eager to learn and have excellent behaviours for learning

• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils

• A caring and supportive school environment where we are always striving to improve our practice and support the development of our staff

• Dedicated, innovative and supportive staff

• Wider professional development and training opportunities through being part of the ONE (Owl North East) Trust.

Please note that in all cases, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage, even if you indicate otherwise.

West Denton Primary has Academy status and is one of eight schools within ONE (Owl North East) Trust, which is committed to providing the highest quality support for teaching and learning; the employer will be the Trust.

You will be based at West Denton Primary School. At the request of the ONE Trust, you may be required to conduct your duties elsewhere to facilitate learning or social activities off the school premises. The Trust reserves the right to change your area of work, temporarily or otherwise, as may be required, subject to reasonable notice and prior consultation with you. Please also note that these posts are subject to a six-month probationary period.

Safeguarding Statement

West Denton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and all candidates will be subject to online checks. You will be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children in your care in line with KCSIE 2025.

Further information about the ONE Trust is available from our website: www.onetrustacademies.org.uk

Application Details:

 All applications must be sent by email to admin@westdenton.newcastle.sch.uk or completed on the DfE Teaching Vacancies website. Link:  https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/teaching-assistant-level-2-two-posts

Closing Date: Monday 23^rd February at 12 noon

Shortlisting will take place on week beginning Monday 23^rd February. We will email those candidates who are successful to invite them for interview.

Interested candidates are warmly invited to visit our school and have an informal chat about the role. Please contact the school to book a visit or find out further information about the post.