Teaching Assistant

Ridgeway Primary Academy, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 8AB

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, 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 10 days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £25,989 per annum, actual pro-rata salary to weeks worked is £22,929 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a kind, flexible and energetic Teaching Assistant to work in our school. Applicants will have a proven track record of successfully supporting teaching and learning in a primary setting. In addition, the successful candidate will:

• Have drive, passion, determination and boundless energy;

• Have high expectations of themselves, all children and the school community as a whole;

• Understand how to engage children in learning to secure good progress;

• Never give up on children;

• Work effectively with parents and families;

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• An amazing staff team to work with;

• A supportive and dynamic leadership team;

• Commitment to your continued professional development;

• Wonderful, friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children.;

• Supportive and committed governors and trust colleagues.

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.

Teaching Assistant PS.pdf - 138 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching Assistant JD.pdf - 147 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ridgeway Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 461 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ridgeway Primary Academy website
• Email address: melissa.dobrianski@tynecoast.academy
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ridgeway-primary-academy

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