South Tyneside Council
Teaching Assistant – Level 2, 37hpw (Term Time Only) (Keelman’s Way School)
Teaching Assistant – Level 2, 37hpw (Term Time Only) (Keelman’s Way School) at South Tyneside Council, based in Hebburn, North East, paying £29,542 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £29,542 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Hebburn, North East
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
- DBS check
- Visa sponsorship
About 23% above the going rate for teaching assistant
Reference cb5eb7232a27e3c4c761b56ffd1d2378d8f50014
About the role
(Keelman’s Way School)
£29,542 pa pro rata
Permanent and Fixed Term post for 1 Year available
Required As Soon As Possible
We wish to appoint dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants Level 2; applicants must already have a Level 3 qualification. Experience of working with children and young people with Autism or Severe Learning Difficulties is essential. Applicants must be prepared to work at both sites and across any key stage, as and when required.
Keelman’s Way School is South Tyneside’s provision for pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties. We provide an appropriate curriculum for pupils aged between two and nineteen. The school opened in September 2012. The curriculum is tailored to pupils’ educational needs and provides enhanced services for children families and other professionals.
Pupils’ sensory and physical needs are met through the specialised input. The school has up to date facilities to provide physiotherapy, rebound therapy and hydrotherapy. Therapists and Health Professionals will work with school staff to integrate programmes in the work of the school.
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
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Previous applicants need not apply.
To apply for this post please download and complete the application form which is saved in “Supporting Documents” and return this to [email removed]
Closing date: Noon, 6 November 2026
Interview dates are to be confirmed
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Reference: cb5eb7232a27e3c4c761b56ffd1d2378d8f50014 · Posted 19 hours ago · Closes 6 Nov 2026 · Listed via South Tyneside Council
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