JOB NEWS: South Tyneside Council is hiring a Teaching Assistant – Level 2 in Hebburn on a Permanent, Part-time basis.

EMPLOYER
South Tyneside Council

LOCATION
Hebburn Comprehensive School, Hebburn, South Tyneside

SALARY
£26,847 a year pro rata (actual £19,999)

JOB TYPE
Permanent, Part-time, Term Time Only

HOURS
32.5 hours per week

ABOUT THE ROLE
Hebburn Comprehensive School and South Tyneside Council are seeking a dedicated, professional and highly skilled Teaching Assistant.

The role involves supporting students in the classroom, working with small groups and delivering interventions to help students access learning, overcome barriers and reach their full potential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support students in the classroom.
• Work with small groups of students.
• Deliver interventions to support learning.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning.
• Support students in reaching their full potential.

REQUIREMENTS

• Flexible and adaptable approach.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Dedicated and professional approach.
• Relevant experience and professional and personal qualities suitable for the role.

SAFEGUARDING

The role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and other relevant pre-employment checks.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Applicants must complete the standard South Tyneside Council application form in full.
• A covering letter of no more than one side of A4 explaining suitability for the post is required.
• CVs will not be accepted.
• Applications should be returned to Miss Shona Richardson at richardsons@hebburn.net by midday Thursday 15 October 2026.
• Interviews will be held the week after the closing date.

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