Teaching Assistant - Level 2, 32.5 hpw (Term Time Only) (Hebburn Comprehensive School)

Teaching Assistant – Level 2 – 32.5 hpw (Term Time Only)

Hebburn Comprehensive School (Term Time Only)

Pay: £25,989 pa pro rata (actual £19,359 pa) | Status: Permanent

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, professional, and highly skilled Teaching Assistant. Whether supporting in the classroom, working with small groups, or delivering intervention, your role will be vital in helping students access learning, overcome barriers, and reach their full potential. Ideal candidates will be flexible, adaptable, and have a genuine passion for supporting young people.

Hebburn Comprehensive School and South Tyneside Council are both committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre‑employment checks.

Please see our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy on our website.

In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, we may carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Making your application

Applicants are asked to complete the standard South Tyneside Council application form in full, and to enclose a covering letter of no more than one side of A4, explaining how your experience and professional and personal qualities would make you a suitable candidate for the post. CVs will not be accepted.

To apply for this post please download and complete the application form which is saved in “Supporting Documents”.

Completed applications should be returned to Miss Shona Richardson, at richardsons@hebburn.net by midday on Monday 2 February 2026.

Interviews will be held the week after the closing date.