Teaching and Learning Assistant

Seaton Valley Federation of Schools
Elsdon Avenue
Seaton Delaval
Tyne and Wear
NE25 0BP
0191 237 1505

Teaching and Learning Assistant
30 hours per week, term-time plus one training day, Permanent
Band 2: £20,812 to £21,189 per annum pro rata (£14,261 – £14,848 actual) – pay award pending

Effective support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a key priority across the
Seaton Valley Federation of Schools in order to help all students to achieve their full potential. As our
student numbers continue to increase, we are recruiting for a number of Teaching and Learning Assistants
across the federation, in preparation for September.

Astley Community High School – 4 posts
Whytrig Middle School – 2 posts
Seaton Sluice Middle School – 2 posts

The roles are within a team of experienced Teaching and Learning Assistants who will be supporting
children in the classroom working under the direction of the SENDCo. We are looking for people who
have a track record of supporting students to achieve their targets, supporting the delivery of high quality,
accessible curriculum and ensuring that all children have the support to reach their full potential.

We would also be interested in hearing from you if you are interested in taking on the role for the first time,
looking to get on the job experience in the role. You will ideally also have 5 A*-C grades at GCSE level (or
equivalent) including English and Maths and hold a Teaching Assistant or Special Needs Support
qualification with experience of supporting students (or would like to work towards).. You will also need to
be able to form effective relationships with students, staff, parents and fellow professionals.

This role will be working five days per week, term-time plus one training day at the start of the school year.
The exact timings of the working day will depend on which pupils you work with, the general working hours
are expected to be between 9am and 3.30pm with a 30 minute lunch break.

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.

Interested in applying? A completed application form must be submitted by 9am on Monday 21st August
2023 by e-mail to vacancies@svf.org.uk. Please indicate clearly the title Teaching and Learning
Assistant in the subject field of your email. If you have a preference as to which school you are looking to
work in, please indicate this in your email.

We will interview as applications are received so please forward your application as soon as possible