Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND)
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4AW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a6c0cde8-7c8a-44db-969b-b657f14ed55f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work within the SEND team providing support to students with SEND including those with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP). You will provide support both in and out of lessons, develop and implement support plans for students and promote inclusive education. You may also be required to cover lessons when teachers are not available across the school.
You will be supportive of the school’s values and have the ability to encourage and motivate our students to be the best they can be.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities. You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.
Commitment to safeguarding
Tyne Coast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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.
We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work within the SEND team providing support to students with SEND including those with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP). You will provide support both in and out of lessons, develop and implement support plans for students and promote inclusive education. You may also be required to cover lessons when teachers are not available across the school.
You will be supportive of the school’s values and have the ability to encourage and motivate our students to be the best they can be.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities. You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.
Commitment to safeguarding
Tyne Coast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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.