Teaching Assistant (ARP)

Redby Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 9QP

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): Working 37 hours per week term time only plus 5 training days. Requests for part time will be considered.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Actual Pro-rata salary is £21.884 - £22,231 per annum (pay award due in April)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are delighted to be offering an opportunity to join Redby Academy as a Teaching Assistant in our newly opened Additional Resourced Provision (ARP) for children with Autism. The ARP will provide up to 16 places for children aged 4 to 11 with a verified diagnosis of Autism.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of pupils to help to shape and develop this new provision, supporting teaching and learning and offering nurture provision to enable all pupils to participate in school life. The successful candidate will provide 1:1 support and assist in small group settings supporting the teacher both within the ARP and supporting pupils to access mainstream classes where possible.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successfully supporting children in a primary setting; upholding a nurturing ethos and engaging effectively with children to secure progress of the whole child.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer an amazing staff team to work with, a supportive leadership team both within the school and across the Trust, a commitment to your continued professional development and wonderful, friendly and enthusiastic children.

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

Tyne Coast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

PS Teaching Assistant Redby ARP.pdf - 111 KB (opens in new tab)

JD Teaching Assistant Redby ARP.pdf - 120 KB (opens in new tab)

About Redby Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 270 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Redby Academy website
• Email address: melissa.dobrianski@tynecoast.academy
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/redby-academy

Redby is a mainstream primary school offering provision to children from 3 – 11 years.

Our geographical location, based on the Roker coastline, next to Roker Park and a stone’s throw from Sunderland Town Centre, serves us well; providing rich, learning environments beyond the classroom. Staff continually strive to instil a ‘love of learning’ in all pupils, providing quality first teaching which encourages children to grow, learn, achieve and aspire to success; both academically and personally.

Every child is recognised as being unique and our strong nurturing ethos, supports all children in their development of self –confidence, individuality, independence and resilience. The curriculum is broad, balanced and designed with pupils at the centre, enhancing knowledge, skills and cultural capital; equipping children for future learning and the next stage of their educational journey and indeed adulthood.

Redby has a newly opened Additional Resourced Provision (ARP) for children with Autism. The ARP provides up to 16 places for children aged 4 to 11 with a verified diagnosis of Autism.

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