One to One Teaching Assistant (SEND Support)

St Aidan's Church of England Primary School, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 2HQ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,427.00 - £26,847.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata salary based on term time only: £22,052 - £22,402

One to One Teaching Assistant (SEND Support) job summary

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), to achieve their full potential in a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

What we are looking for:

• A committed individual who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development.
• Experience of working with children, particularly those with SEND, is desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting the needs of the school.

Why join us?

• A supportive and friendly school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a real difference to children's lives every day.

The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Aidan's Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 213 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Aidan's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-aidan-s-church-of-england-primary-school-ne8-2hq

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