Teaching Assistant Level 2, Two Posts
West Denton Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1DN10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,185 - £25,583 per annum pro rata, actual £18,510 - £18,803 per annum, with Living Wage supplement
What skills and experience we're looking for
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. These are part-time positions, 32.5 hours per week, term-time only. One of the positions is permanent, and one of the positions is fixed-term.
West Denton Primary School is looking to appoint two teaching assistants who are enthusiastic, organised and friendly, and who 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.
West Denton Primary School is looking to appoint two Level 2 Support Assistants who are passionate about ensuring the children in school reach their potential. We are looking for applicants who want to join our supportive and hardworking team, where our mission is for our school community to be excited about and love learning. We are looking for someone who:
Essential:
- Has experience of supporting children in a learning environment
- Has knowledge of the National Curriculum
- Has experience in classroom organisation
- Has qualifications for teaching assistants or equivalent experience
- Is able to supervise pupils during curriculum time and outdoor play
- Has GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent
- Has experience supporting children in Early Years and Key Stage 1 (aged 3-7 years)
- 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
- First Aid training
What the school offers its staff
- 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 this post is subject to
a six-month probationary period.
Further information about the job
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About West Denton Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 328 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- West Denton Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@westdenton.newcastle.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0191 267 4211
West Denton Primary is a larger than average primary school with 335 pupils, based in the Outer West of Newcastle. The school has been part of the ONE (Owl North East) Trust since January 2024.
At West Denton, children are at the heart of all we do. Dedicated, highly-skilled and professional staff work together to create a family atmosphere where children can grow, flourish and make progress. This prepares them for the next steps of education and for their future.
We encourage children to respect themselves, each other and the environment. We also promote perseverance so children have the skills to keep going!
We have a number of unique features and opportunities at our school. These include:
- A dedicated bushcraft area for learning and enquiry outdoors
- Two minibuses for access to visits
- An edible garden for growing and learning about produce
- A set of bikes for cycling
- A bespoke cycle-track
We pride ourselves on being responsive to the community we serve, and the school staff strive to make West Denton Primary School a happy and successful learning environment for all children who attend the school.
Arranging a visit to West Denton Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@westdenton.newcastle.sch.uk.
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