Post: Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: Grade 4, SCP 10-12, FTE £28,608.00 - £29,542.00, Pro Rata £23,908.92 - £24,689.53
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.
Working Type: Part Time - 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. 45.942 paid weeks.
Base: The Blyth Acdemy, Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, NE24 4JP
Please note:the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
Northern Education Trust, The Blyth Academy is seeking to appoint organised, efficient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students, delivering targeted interventions to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential at GCSE. Working under the direction of classroom teachers, and the Inclusion Manager, you will work with individual students and small groups to nurture key skills, develop language and reasoning, and build confidence.
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What We Are Looking For:
- Ability to motivate, encourage, and build self-esteem in students facing learning or behavioural barriers.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills to collaborate with teachers, parents, and support teams.
- Adaptability in clarifying instructions, developing supportive resources, and helping students stay focused.
- Commitment to promoting inclusion and acceptance for students with special educational needs.
Northern Education Trust offers:
The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
For more information, please contact Rachel McMahon, Business Manager, at tba-recruitment@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: Midnight on 18th October 2026
Teaching Assistant in Blyth employer: Northern Education Trust
Freebrough Academy, as part of Northern Education Trust, is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture. With a focus on employee growth and development, staff are encouraged to enhance their skills while contributing to a nurturing educational environment in the beautiful coastal town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea. The academy offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and the community.
