Teaching Assistant – Level 2, 37 hpw (Term Time Only) (Hebburn Lakes Primary School)
South Tyneside CouncilHebburn Lakes Primary School, North East
Overview
This is a local council role (fixed term, full time - term time) with South Tyneside Council based in Hebburn Lakes Primary School. The advertised salary is £25,989 pa pro rata. Applications close on 11 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Teaching Assistant – Level 2, 37 hpw (Term Time Only)
(Hebburn Lakes Primary School)
£25,989 pa pro rata
Fixed Term contract for 1 year (31 August 2027)
Required for September 2026
The Governors and Head Teacher are seeking to appoint experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work within the school to support our teaching and learning. You must be a fun, flexible, hardworking practitioner with high expectations and a passion to move learning forward within our school.
You will work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the Teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area, which could include group work or on a 1-2-1 basis. You will assist the Teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of Teachers. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task.
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
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Previous applicants need not apply
Closing date Noon: Friday 11 September 2026.
Interviews will take place week commencing 28 September 2026.
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