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Teaching Assistant

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
20/10/2026
Advert End Date:
09/11/2026 08:30
Salary:
Grade 3 (SCP 7-11). Annual Salary £27,274 - £29,071 Pro rata
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Vacancy ID:
303795
Employment Location:
Washington
Closing date:
9 Nov
Further Information

Teaching Assistant at Columbia Grange School

Start Date: As soon as possible
Grade 3 (SCP 7-11). Annual Salary £27,274 - £29,071 Pro rata
37 hours per week – term time only


The CEO and Trust Board of Oak Learning Trust seek to recruit adaptable and dedicated teaching assistants, to join our trust at Columbia Grange School. This is a primary specialist provision catering for the needs of autistic pupils aged five to eleven, with a diagnosis of Severe Learning Difficulties and who have an Education, Health and Care Plan.

Whilst this position is based at Columbia Grange, all appointments will be to Oak Learning Trust, and movement between Trust Schools may be expected in the future.


The successful candidates will:

• Be outstanding and reflective practitioners with high expectations of themselves for all children.

• Be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 3.

• Be proficient and knowledgeable in supporting children with special education needs and disabilities.

• Have an effective working knowledge of the curriculum and a good understanding or the principals of child development and learning process.

• Is able to contribute to wider school life.


The ability to drive a minibus is considered as a desirable element of applications.


We can offer:

• A happy and successful school where the happiness, care and safety of our children is paramount to all that we do.

• Wonderful, children who are willing to learn, and be the best they can be.

• A warm, friendly and supportive staff team all of whom are dedicated to securing the best outcomes for our children.

• Supportive governors and trustees who are keen to further improve our schools.


These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post requires a declaration under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009, including Disqualification by Association.

Oak Learning Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board procedures.


Closing Date: Monday 9th November at 8:30am
Shortlisting: Monday 9th November 2026
Interviews: Friday 13th November 2026


Please return completed forms to skemp@columbiagrange.org.uk

 
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