Post
Teaching Assistant
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary
Grade 4, SCP10 – SCP12 £27,694.00 - £28,598.00 FTE. Actual pro‑rata salary £23,145.00 - £23,901.00.
Working Type
Full Time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8 am – 3.30 pm, 39 weeks per year (45.942 paid weeks).
Location
Dyke House Academy, Mapleton Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8NQ
About the Role
Dyke House Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated Inclusion Centre team. You will support students who may find mainstream lessons challenging, helping them to re‑engage with learning, build confidence and develop the skills they need to succeed. You will work closely with the Inclusion Centre Manager, SENCO and class teachers, delivering targeted interventions and providing one‑to‑one and small‑group support.
Responsibilities
* Support students’ academic, social and emotional development through structured and compassionate intervention.
* Deliver tailored learning activities and support differentiated teaching within the Inclusion Centre.
* Work collaboratively with teachers, the Inclusion team and external agencies to ensure every student receives the right level of support.
* Encourage positive behaviour and promote self‑regulation, resilience and confidence in students.
* Contribute to reintegration plans, helping students transition back into mainstream lessons where appropriate.
Qualifications and Attributes
* Committed to the welfare and achievement of young people.
* Calm, patient and able to build positive relationships with students.
* Skilled in supporting students with a range of additional needs, including SEMH and SEND.
* A team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.
Benefits
* Free flu vaccinations
* Free onsite parking
Additional Information
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks, including enhanced disclosure and barring service checks, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Flexible working requests are welcomed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks.
Contact
For more information, please contact Andrea Thompson, Senior Business Manager at a.thompson1@northerneducationtrust.org
Application Details
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 30th November 2025
Start date: ASAP
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