Post: Teaching Assistant (ACE Provision)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: SCP 10 – SCP 12 £28,153.00 - £29,071.00 FTE (£23,528.68 - £24,295.89 pro rata salary)
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 / 39 weeks] (45.942 paid weeks)
Base: Thorp Academy, Main Road, Ryton, Tyne & Wear, NE40 3AH
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, Thorp Academy is looking for a proactive, compassionate, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to work within our Alternative Education Centre (ACE) provision.
In this vital role, you will be based directly in the ACE provision, supporting students who require targeted academic, emotional, and social support. You will work closely with individual students and small groups across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, delivering tailored interventions, offering mentoring, and helping students build the skills and resilience required to achieve their GCSEs.
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 Sophie Curry, Business Manager at s.curry@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: 9am, Monday 12th October 2026
Teaching Assistant (ACE Provision) x2 in Ryton 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.
