Eppleton Primary Academy - SEND Teaching Assistant

Eppleton Primary Academy - SEND Teaching Assistant

Post

Title:

SEND Teaching Assistant Grade:
Grade C SCP 3-4 andpound;24,796 - andpound;25,185 pro-rata

Period:
Fixed Term _ Autumn Term 2026 andndash; 16th July 2027 (with the possibility of the contract being extended - linked to SEND funding)

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week. Daily working hours will fall between 8:00am and 3:30pm, in line with school needs, term time only

Eppleton Academy Primary is a vibrant, creative and forward-looking academy keen to employ an outstanding, enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant, to support teaching and learning. We are looking for an experienced candidate who has a genuine interest in working with children; are interested in their development and learning and have good organisational and communication skills. We ask that all staff working with our children hold qualifications in English and Mathematics that are at least equivalent to GCSE grade andlsquo;

Candrsquo; and hold a qualification at NVQ Level 3 in childcare or other equivalent qualification. Duties will include:

• To support and assist teachers, HLTAandrsquo;s and TAandrsquo;s as part of a professional team to support the delivery of quality teaching and learning to help raise standards of learnerandrsquo;s achievement for all pupils, particularly those with special educational needs.
• To assist with learning activities with groups and individuals, including those with special educational needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities and in line with school policies and procedures.
• To encourage the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school, and enable pupils to become more independent learners.
• 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.
• To assist with the development and implementation of student support plans and personal care programmes

In return, we can offer you the opportunity to join an inclusive, supportive and enthusiastic team who are committed to engaging and inspiring childrenandrsquo;s learning and life chances. In addition, we are fully committed to your ongoing professional development.

• An excellent learning environment for children with a real family atmosphere and a strong community ethos
• An excellent working environment for staff where everyone is valued and treated with respect
• Hard working, committed and dedicated staff who strive to gain the best outcomes for all of our pupils
• Dedicated pupils who love coming to the academy and are encouraged to be the best they can be
• An enthusiastic and supportive Head Teacher, Senior Leadership Team and staff who put the interests of the children first and are committed to the continual improvement of the academy
• A passionate and high performing team of professionals

Please see Job Description for more details. Visits to the school are welcome for candidates who are shortlisted.

Eppleton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This job is not open to job share.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company:
Sunderland City Council Salary: £20,001 - £30,000

Hours:

Part-time

Location:

Sunderland, SR1 3AA
Job type:
Contract Posting date: 20 Aug 2026 Closing date: 18 Sept 2026

Job Location:

Eppleton Academy Primary

Responsible to:
Headteacher

Closing date: 18th September 2026 (Noon)

Shortlisting: 18th September 2026

Interview date: w/c 21st September 2026

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