Teaching Assistant Level 3 + SSA – Dryden School

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Plus SSA 37 hours per week pro rata to Term Time Only.

Required for 1st September 2026

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to add to the staff team at Dryden School.

This post will add support to a strong school team. Your role will be to support a pupil who may need physical intervention.

We are looking for successful and enthusiastic teaching assistant with determination to make things happen, to join our well-established, experienced and supportive
staff. Experience of working with young people with severe learning difficulties and complex needs is essential. We are also looking for someone with Team Teach experience.

We need you to be:

Committed, creative and enthusiastic

A good classroom practitioner
Able to work as part of a team
Able to lead work with individuals or small groups of pupils
Able to demonstrate good behaviour management skills.
Able to respond to a wide range of special needs and provide support to all pupils

If you are interested in applying for this post, you will need to complete an application form online at www.gateshead.gov.uk

Dryden 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 an enhanced DBS check.

Please contact Claire Lapworth for an informal discussion on 0191 4203812.

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.

Deadline: 19th June 2026

Shortlisting WB: 29th June 2026
Interview WB 6th July 2026