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Support Staff 

Please see the vacancies for Teaching Assistants or Support roles at multiple schools at the Trust.

Application Form and Job Descriptions can be found at at the bottom of the page.

NCEAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Contract type: Permanent 
Salary: Band 2 £24,027 – £24,404 pro rata (actual £18,770 – £19,064)
Closing Date: Monday 7th July 
Hours: 33.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 additional days 

Castle School is a Special School within NCEAT that caters to children with complex and multiple learning difficulties and disabilities. The school aims to provide an individualised and innovative learning experience for its students, with a team of dedicated staff that create a supportive learning environment.

Castle School is looking for a creative and passionate Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join the committed team and work with students to help them develop and reach their full potential in a purpose built environment.

It is essential that the successful candidate is patient, supportive and hardworking, with a can-do attitude to helping the children with their learning. In return, the successful candidate will play a vital role in the development and support of the children, whilst working within an experienced team of support staff.

Our Benefits:

  • A supportive and collaborative staff team with a shared passion for education.
  • A school community that prioritises wellbeing, values, and high expectations.
  • Excellent CPD opportunities and clearly defined career progression routes.
  • A comprehensive ECT support programme tailored to individual needs.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 wellbeing support.
  • On-site childcare provision during term time through The Nest.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.

If you feel as though you could make a difference to the children at the Trust, then we look forward to receiving your application!

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Band 5 £27,711 – £30,559 pro rata (actual £23,909 – £26,367) 
Closing Date: Monday 7th July 
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time plus 5 additional days 

Are you an ambitious, supportive and hardworking Higher Level Teaching Assistant? Are you looking for a new role where you can support children to achieve their full potential?

Castle School is looking for an experienced HLTA to join their team and support the children’s learning and development through classroom support, teaching, and intervention sessions.

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

– Supporting the pupils consistently whilst also encouraging them to work independently by responding to their individual needs.
– Cover full classes in the event of class teacher absence.
– Providing the teacher with accurate and objective feedback on pupil progress and ensuring supporting evidence is available.
– Deliver learning activities to pupils within an agreed framework of supervision, adjusting activities to meet pupil needs.
– Plan and deliver intervention sessions with the students in line with the current curriculum.
– Work independently to provide preparation, planning and assessment (PPA) cover with a commitment to whole class teaching and working collaboratively with class teachers.
– Support the teacher with behaviour management and establish effective ways to encourage the class to engage.

Our Benefits:

  • A supportive and collaborative staff team with a shared passion for education.
  • A school community that prioritises wellbeing, values, and high expectations.
  • Excellent CPD opportunities and clearly defined career progression routes.
  • A comprehensive ECT support programme tailored to individual needs.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 wellbeing support.
  • On-site childcare provision during term time through The Nest.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.

If you feel that you would like to make a contribution to the success of our school by joining our friendly team, we look forward to receiving your application. 

Learning Support Assistant 

Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Band 3  £24,790 – £25,183 (actual £18,786 – £19,084)
Closing Date: 30/06/2025
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 additional days 

Duke’s Secondary School has a vacancy for an enthusiastic, creative and hardworking Learning Support Assistant to support the students and teachers through the busy academic year.

Day to day duties involve helping the students follow class instructions, supporting the teacher with behaviour management and helping to prepare lesson materials.

The ideal candidate will be resilient, organised and able to work both independently and as a part of a team in a busy classroom environment. You will assist the teacher with the delivery of the lesson and helping the students engage in activities.

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and support learners in their access of learning
  • Encourage learners to engage in, and participate in learning activities set by the class teacher.
  • Establish good relationships with learners, acting as a role model and responding to the needs of each individual child. 
  • Support the teacher in the management of learner behaviour.
  • Prepare and maintain equipment and resources required to meet learning activities and assist learners in their use.

Our Benefits:

  • A supportive and collaborative staff team with a shared passion for education.
  • A school community that prioritises wellbeing, values, and high expectations.
  • Excellent CPD opportunities and clearly defined career progression routes.
  • A comprehensive ECT support programme tailored to individual needs.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 wellbeing support.
  • On-site childcare provision during term time through The Nest.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.

If you feel as though you could make a difference to the children at the Trust, then we look forward to receiving your application!

Exam Invigilator

Hours: As and when, throughout exam season
Salary: £12.85 per hour

Recruitment Pack

  • Download Application Form
  • Exam Invigilator JD & PS
  • Equal Opportunities Form
  • Safer Recruitment Policy
  • Equality and Diversity Statement
  • Learning Support Assistant JD PS
  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant JD PS
  • Level 1 Teaching Assistant JD PS

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Contact us

NCEA Trust, Wansbeck Workspace, Rotary Parkway, Ashington, NE63 8QZ

01670 331935

admin.mat@ncea.org.uk

Contact Details

NCEA Trust, Wansbeck Workspace,
Rotary Parkway, Ashington, NE63 8QZ

01670 331935

admin.mat@ncea.org.uk

CEO: Alan Hardie

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