Teaching Assistant – Level 2 (Term Time Only) (Mortimer Primary School)

Company: South Tyneside Council
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Location: South Tyneside
Job Description:

Teaching Assistant – Level 2, 37 hpw (Term Time Only) – Mortimer Primary School

Salary: £25,989 per annum pro rata.Permanent contract.Required as soon as possible.

Mortimer Primary School is a large primary school with over 500 pupils on site every day. We strive to deliver our motto of “Excellence for All.” This role will initially focus on Year 1 but may be utilised across the primary phase.

Key responsibilities

  • Assist the class teacher/SENCo in delivering lessons.
  • Lead small groups.
  • Be friendly, caring, hard‑working and supportive, with high expectations.
  • Adapt to situations using a flexible approach and a range of strategies to support learning and behaviour.

Additional information

Visits to the school are welcomed; please arrange a suitable time.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults, and all staff and volunteers must share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre‑employment checks. An online search may be carried out as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We do not offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

To apply, download the application form in the Supporting Documents, complete it, and email the result to jobs@southtyneside.gov.uk. The closing date is Noon, Monday 24 August 2026. Observation and interviews will occur in the week beginning Monday 7 September.

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Posted: July 18th, 2026