Teaching Assistant Level 3 + SSA - Glynwood Primary School
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Permanent)
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
06/10/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 20/10/2026 12:00
Salary:
£24,121.67 - £25,767.48 + SSA £1,384.15 - £1,409.32 per annum
Hours per week:
37 hours per week term Time Only
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Glynwood Primary School
Further Information
Required as soon as possible, subject to all clearances being in place.
The Head Teacher and Governors of Glynwood Primary School wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 3 + SSA Allowance.
The position is to undertake normal classroom Teaching Assistant Level 3 duties in supporting the class teacher and also some one-to-one support of a child with an Education and Health Care plan.
The successful candidate would ideally have current Paediatric first aid training, experience working with children with additional needs; particularly those with ASD, Social Communication Difficulties and associated sensory processing difficulties.
Interested candidates should be enthusiastic, hardworking, resilient and have a good understanding of child development as well as additional needs. They will be flexible, well organised and have good IT, literacy, and numeracy skills, please refer to the essential criteria in the job profile.
Candidates will work as part of a positive and professional staff team, prepared to make a full and active contribution to the life and ethos of our inclusive and successful school
Glynwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. If successful you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged to find out more about the position, please contact the school office on 0191 433 4117 to make an appointment.
Please supply an email address for each of your referees, all references will be taken up and verified prior to interview.
Salary amounts quoted are from 1st September to 31st August, if you commence employment part way through the academic year they will be subject to an equated salary adjustment
Online application forms only from www.gateshead.gov.uk
Closing Date: 12 Noon Tuesday 20th October 2026
Shortlisting to take place on : Thursday 22nd October 2026
Interviews – Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Please note
This job is closed for applications.