Full time Teaching Assistant Level 3 – Eastlea Primary School
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
08/10/2026
Advert End Date:
02/11/2026 12:00
Salary:
£20,456 Actual Salary (0.75 FTE)
Hours per week:
32.5hrs per week TT+3 (Variable hrs Min 10 - Max 32.5)
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
East
Further Information
Due to the retirement of our current post holder we require a Teaching Assistant to join our staff team in January 2027.
At Eastlea we pride ourselves on our open, friendly and supportive school ethos. We have a large and talented team of teaching assistants and are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual who has experience in supporting learners across the key stages in an inclusive primary school.
The successful candidate will:
- Be committed to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing
- Demonstrate patience, flexibility and enthusiasm.
- Work effectively as part of a team with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Be dedicated to helping all children achieve their full potential
First hand knowledge of the delivery of Read Write Inc as the prime approach to teaching phonics is essential. Recent experience and knowledge of supporting the needs of SEND learners with a range of communication and/or social and emotional difficulties is also essential.
Experience of supporting children with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy interventions as part of a treatment plan is desirable.
The post will involve a mixture of class based and SEND intervention support and will also include some lunchtime support for identified pupils.
The post is a permanent contract with variable hours starting at 32.5 hours to include lunchtime support. (Variable Min 10 - Max 32.5)
Visits to the school from potential applicants can be arranged and interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post.
Further information about the school can be found on our website.
An application pack can be downloaded from this website or requested via the contact details below.
Applications should be returned to School by midday on Monday 2nd November 2026. Application forms can be handed, or posted, into the main school office or emailed to admin@eastlea.northumberland.sch.uk
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 9th / 16th November 2026
School Name: Eastlea Primary
Full address: Skipton Close, Cramlington, Northumberland
Postcode: NE23 3ST
Tel.: 01670 732261
e-mail: admin@eastlea.northumberland.sch.uk
Website address: www.eastlea.northumberland.sch.uk
Salary amounts quoted are subject to an equated salary adjustment if you commence employment part way through the academic year.