Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade 5 £27,300 - £29,700 pa FTE Actual salary £20,625 - £22,438 pa
Pension: Employer Pension Contributions of 20.5% (LGPS)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term-time plus 5 INSET days)
Stone Lodge School is fully inclusive and caters for the diverse needs of its students. We have appointed highly motivated, dynamic support staff, teachers and leaders who deliver exciting learning every lesson, every day, so that all our students reach their full potential and secure first‑class destinations.
We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will work with parents, students and other staff to ensure that our students’ educational, social and emotional development needs are being met. You will be a key point of contact liaising with parents and agencies to support student engagement and participation (including disadvantaged, SEND, and vulnerable students) with a view to achieving excellent attendance.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have experience of working with young people who have social/emotional difficulties.
- Have a good understanding of child development and learning processes.
- Have an understanding of strategies to support young people’s mental health.
- Have the ability to foster strong and positive relationships with parents and young people.
Please read the attached job description and person specification for more information on this role.
Career with Endeavour MAT - what we can offer you:
As well as offering you a competitive salary with pay progression opportunities, you will also be working in a brand‑new purpose‑built setting with great facilities and with a team of talented, engaged and motivated colleagues. Our common values of respect, integrity, determination, equality of opportunity and self‑management help instil a strong work ethic among staff and students alike and our supportive culture provides what many of our existing staff describe as a ‘family feel’ within our Trust.
Application Process:
The deadline for applications is 9am on 8th November 2026, with interviews taking place on a running basis as applicants are received.
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Teaching Assistant in South Shields employer: Stone Lodge School
Stone Lodge School in Dartford is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and students. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive salaries, and a commitment to the well-being of all, we provide unique opportunities for professional development while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our students. Join us in creating a nurturing atmosphere where your contributions truly matter.
