Teaching Assistant – Level 2, 37 hpw (Term Time Only)
(Mortimer Primary School)
£25,989 pa pro rata
Permanent contract
Required as soon as possible
The Governors and Head Teacher of Mortimer Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work within our school.
Initially working in Year 1, but candidates should expect to be utilised across the primary phase as required.
You must be:
- An excellent practitioner, able to work with children under the direction of the class teacher/SENCo;
- Able to lead small groups;
- Friendly, caring, hard-working and supportive, with high expectations;
- Able to adapt to situations as they arise, using a flexible approach and a range of strategies to support learning and behaviour.
Mortimer Primary School is a large primary school, with over 500 pupils on site every day, and an exciting place to work. We strive to deliver our moto of “Excellence for All” by providing excellence for pupils, parents and our staff. You will be joining a motivated staff team in a forward-thinking school.
Visits to the school are welcomed: Please enquire with times you are available.
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.
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Closing date: Noon, Monday 24 August 2026.
Observation and Interviews: Week beginning Monday 7 September. 