Rickleton Primary School - Teaching Assistant
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
18/06/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 26/06/2026 12:00
Salary:
£26,403 - £28,142 pro rata
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Rickleton Primary School
Further Information
Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne & Wear. NE38 9EZ
Telephone: 0191 415 5050
Headteacher: J Price
Deputy Headteacher: A Baker
Email: info@rickletonprimary.co.uk
www.rickletonprimary.co.uk
Teaching Assistant
Grade 3 (SCP 7-11 £26,403-£28,142) pro rata to hours and weeks worked
37 hours– term time only 39 weeks
To start September 2026
Permanent
Our vision is that every child at Rickleton Primary School feels happy and has a passion for learning. This is the result of a rich and varied curriculum driven by excellent teaching and access to a wealth of exciting, challenging and motivating opportunities. All children will come to a safe and inclusive school, where everyone is celebrated for who they are.
The Governors are looking to appoint an experienced teaching assistant to work with our wonderful children.
Our school is a large primary school in Washington, Tyne and Wear. We are always aspiring to ensure our pupils have the best education and primary school experience.
This post would be an ideal opportunity for a committed, caring and proactive person to become involved in the care of our pupils. The role will involve working as a teaching assistant within the classroom, supporting an individual pupil to reach their full potential.
Application forms and information packs are available to download from the school website and are returnable to the school:
www.rickletonprimary.co.uk
email: info@rickletonprimary.co.uk
Tel : 0191 4155050
The school is situated on the Washington border and is easily accessed via the A1 from Durham, Sunderland, Newcastle and their surrounding areas.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please email your request for a visit.
Rickleton Primary School safeguards and protects its pupils and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures
The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates.
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Closing Date: Friday 26th June 2026 at 12.00noon
Shortlisting: Friday 26th June 2026
Interviews: Thursday 2nd July– afternoon
Please note
This job is closed for applications.