9 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    5 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    17 June 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time, term time: 37 hours per week during term time plkus 6 additional days

Contract type

Fixed term - Fixed term until 31.08.2025

Full-time equivalent salary

£22,737 to £23,893 Pro rata £19,719.74 to £20,722.33

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of the school are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated teaching assistant(s) to work across the school. Successful candidate(s) will join a team of teaching assistants committed to raising standards and providing support to the teaching and learning agenda.


The role requires specialist skills and knowledge within a specialised context, working with children with substantial additional challenges. We are recruiting for both Collingwood School and our new site at Hepscott Park.

You must be:

Flexible, motivated, supportive and enthusiastic

Have the skills and commitment to improve outcomes for all pupils in our school

Able to work effectively within a team

Able to relate to a wide range of abilities

Previous SEND experience, although not essential, would be an advantage.


What the school offers its staff

We are very proud of our achievements at Collingwood and the reputation we have gained for the high standard of education we provide. We are committed to continuing to improve the work we do and would welcome applications from people who will share this vision with us.

Further details about the role

Previous applicants need not apply.

School Address: Stobhillgate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2HA

Telephone: 01670 516374

Email:admin@collingwood.northumberland.sch.uk

Hours of work: 37 hrs per week, 8:30 to 4:30 Mon to Thurs, 8:30 to 4:00 Fri.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.

Applying for the job

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@collingwood.northumberland.sch.uk

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About Collingwood School & Media Arts College

School type
Special school, ages 2 to 19
School size
269 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 19
Phone number
01670516374

Collingwood School & Media Arts College is a community special school that caters for pupils aged 2 to 19 with a wide range of special educational needs. The school offers a specialised learning environment to support the additional requirements of our students.

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