DBS0912/25 - Special Support Teaching Assistant - Marden High School

North East Ambition; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Whitley Bay is seeking a dedicated Special Support Teaching Assistant. This full-time, permanent position involves supporting students with special educational needs. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths, along with an NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent. The role commences on April 20, 2026, offering a competitive salary of £21,908 - £22,615 pro-rata, term time only, plus specified days.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade A*-C, including English and Maths.
• An NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ learning through class support.
• Facilitate small group work and individual learning programs.

Skills

Patience

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to student learning

Education

Minimum of 5 A*-C including English & Maths

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Job description

Special Support Teaching Assistant

Full Time, Permanent Post, commencing Monday 20 April 2026

Grade 5 (£21,908 - £22,615 pro rata), Term Time only plus specified days

Marden High is a thriving 11-16 school that represents everything that is exciting about comprehensive education. We are a school with high aspirations for all our students.

We have an enviable record of examination success, and our former students are to be found in many diverse and successful roles, most having moved through further and higher education. Students regularly achieve excellent academic results, well above the national average, but the staff and governors at Marden believe we can always improve even further. We demand that the learning experience for our students moves with the times whilst maintaining the traditions of good manners discipline and respect for others.

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly skilled Special Support Teaching Assistant to join our successful SEND team, to support students’ learning through class support, small group work and individual programmes of learning.

If you have a minimum of 5 A*-C including English & Maths, an NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification/experience, patience, commitment and excellent communication skills, and are prepared to work hard to have a positive impact on our students, this is the job for you.

Potential candidates are welcome to contact Matt Snape, Headteacher, for an informal briefing on 0191 2962771.

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 6 February 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 11 February 2026

Application packs can be downloaded from our website: www.mardenhigh.net

(Please do not submit CVs as they will not be accepted).

Marden High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.