Teaching Assistant

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Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Term time only – 37 hours per week
Advert End Date: Wednesday, 17th June 2026
Salary: Grade D, Scale points 5-6. Actual salary: £21,907 to £22,254.

Required for September 2026.

Tyne and Wear Learning Trust are seeking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our nurturing, inclusive and ambitious school, Dunn Street Primary.

At Dunn Street Primary, we strive to deliver an outstanding education which will change and improve the lives of pupils in our care. We believe that every child really does matter and to ensure each child reaches their full potential, we give them the opportunities and experiences to enjoy and achieve, in a safe and healthy environment.

Applicants for the post must be motivated and suitably qualified (at least NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent) and must have a good understanding of primary education.

At Dunn Street Primary, we expect all staff to:

• Have high aspirations for, and care passionately about, all children
• Secure excellent educational outcomes for all pupils
• Be hard working, ambitious and be prepared to go the extra mile
• Show empathy with children recognising their individual needs and achievements

Tyne and Wear Learning Trust is constantly striving to give pupils the best possible school experience. All schools in the Trust have been judged to be an ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ school by Ofsted, therefore, the successful applicant will need to be a committed and innovative person who can maintain high standards.

Tyne and Wear Learning Trust safeguards and protects its pupils and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application forms are available from the school office and the school website. Please return to the Headteacher at Dunn Street Primary at info@dunnstreet.s-tyneside.sch.uk or the postal address shown above.

Closing date: Wednesday, 17th June 2026
Interviews: tbc

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