Teaching Assistant Level 2 + SSA X Eslington Primary School
Listed on 2026-09-11
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
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Job detailsJob title P547729 - Teaching Assistant Level 2 + SSA X 2 Posts Eslington Primary School Job reference REQ
0008231 Date posted 07/09/2026 Final date to receive applications 18/09/2026 Location Blank Salary £24,755 - £25,583 Package 2 Posts, Full Time one Fixed Term to 31.08.2027 and one Permanent. Grade D SCP 6 - 7 plus SSA - 37 hours per week Term Time Only. £23,371 - £24,174 plus SSA £1,384 - £1,409 per year depending on length of service Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type Schools - Support Attachments P547729 - Teaching Assistant Level 2 plus SSA Job
To start 2nd October 2026 depending on clearances
Eslington is a thriving primary school situated on two separate school sites in the Bensham /Teams area of Gateshead. Eslington is a specialist school that meets the needs of primarily Gateshead pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who have a primary need of Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH). We currently cater for up to 70 pupils from Year 1 to Year 6 across the two school sites.
Increasing numbers have resulted in the need for this additional post. These sites are situated approximately 20-minute walk between each other.
Our vision and values reflect nurturing principles, with high expectations so that every child can achieve and experience success.
The governors are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our team. We are looking for candidates who would be passionate to work with our children alongside a commited staff team.
You should have:- Excellent classroom practice and behaviour management skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with both staff and pupils.
- To be child-centred, adaptable and enthusiastic whilst maintaining high expectations for our pupils.
- A reflective practitioner.
The post holder will work with children across the primary phase and will include in-class support and one-to-one support. The flexibility to work at either the Rose Street and / or the Hazel Road Sites would be expected as part of the role.
In return we can offer you:- a positive and caring ethos with learning for all being central
- a committed and supportive governing body and staff team to work with
- pupils who are very eager to succeed
- excellent professional development opportunities to develop within your role
If successful you will need to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year, they are subject to an equated salary adjustment.
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