Due to expansion within the school, the Governors are seeking to appoint vibrant, positive teaching assistants to add to a well established staff team at Hill Top School. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking Federation.
Teaching Assistant; Level 3 (Grade E with SSA) Term time only (pro rata)
As with all posts in school, you must have the flexibility to work anywhere in the school.
We are looking for a successful and enthusiastic teaching assistant with determination to make things happen.
We need you to be:
Committed, creative and enthusiastic
A good classroom practitioner with knowledge of autism and a range of strategies to support pupils learning
Able to work as part of a team
Able to lead work with individuals or small groups of pupils and record progress effectively.
Able to demonstrate good behaviour management skills.
Able to respond to a wide range of special needs and provide support to all pupils which will include personal care.
Willing to work alongside other professionals such as SaLT and OT to implement individual programmes
An effective communicator
If you are interested in applying for one of these posts you will need to apply online at www.gateshead.gov.uk.
Hill Top School is committed to the protection and safety of all pupils and students and will implement a rigorous recruitment process. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS and online search check.
Please contact Byron Weites [email protected] or Claire Hayden [email protected] for an informal discussion.
Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year, they are subject to an equated salary adjustment.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Closing Date: 29th June 2026
Shortlisting: 30th June 2026
Expected date of Interviews Week commencing 6th July 2026
