Teaching Assistant – Level 2, 37hpw (Term Time Only) (Keelman’s Way School)
£29,542 per year
Teaching Assistant – Level 2, 37hpw (Term Time Only)
(Keelman’s Way School)
£29,542 pa pro rata
Permanent and Fixed Term post for 1 Year available
Required As Soon As Possible
We wish to appoint dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants Level 2; applicants must already have a Level 3 qualification. Experience of working with children and young people with Autism or Severe Learning Difficulties is essential. Applicants must be prepared to work at both sites and across any key stage, as and when required.
Keelman’s Way School is South Tyneside’s provision for pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties. We provide an appropriate curriculum for pupils aged between two and nineteen. The school opened in September 2012. The curriculum is tailored to pupils’ educational needs and provides enhanced services for children families and other professionals.
Pupils’ sensory and physical needs are met through the specialised input. The school has up to date facilities to provide physiotherapy, rebound therapy and hydrotherapy. Therapists and Health Professionals will work with school staff to integrate programmes in the work of the school.
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
To view our Privacy Notice please visit: https://southtyneside.gov.uk/article/2780/Privacy-notice-for-job-applicants
Previous applicants need not apply.
To apply for this post please download and complete the application form which is saved in “Supporting Documents” and return this to jobs@southtyneside.gov.uk
Closing date: Noon, 6 November 2026
Interview dates are to be confirmed
(Keelman’s Way School)
£29,542 pa pro rata
Permanent and Fixed Term post for 1 Year available
Required As Soon As Possible
We wish to appoint dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants Level 2; applicants must already have a Level 3 qualification. Experience of working with children and young people with Autism or Severe Learning Difficulties is essential. Applicants must be prepared to work at both sites and across any key stage, as and when required.
Keelman’s Way School is South Tyneside’s provision for pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties. We provide an appropriate curriculum for pupils aged between two and nineteen. The school opened in September 2012. The curriculum is tailored to pupils’ educational needs and provides enhanced services for children families and other professionals.
Pupils’ sensory and physical needs are met through the specialised input. The school has up to date facilities to provide physiotherapy, rebound therapy and hydrotherapy. Therapists and Health Professionals will work with school staff to integrate programmes in the work of the school.
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
To view our Privacy Notice please visit: https://southtyneside.gov.uk/article/2780/Privacy-notice-for-job-applicants
Previous applicants need not apply.
To apply for this post please download and complete the application form which is saved in “Supporting Documents” and return this to jobs@southtyneside.gov.uk
Closing date: Noon, 6 November 2026
Interview dates are to be confirmed
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