SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant - Barndale School- Amble site

North East Ambition; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in Alnwick is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join a passionate team. The role involves planning thoughtful learning experiences and supporting pupils' holistic development. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and driven, aiding children's independence in learning. Full-time position based on term time with a supportive school community where staff well-being is prioritized. Applications are welcome until Tuesday, 6th January 2026.

Benefits

Specialist advice and support

Supportive class team

Wellbeing and workload support

Qualifications

• Experience working within a school setting.
• Ability to support holistic development of pupils.
• Drive to engage children in their learning.

Responsibilities

• Engage with class team to plan thoughtful learning experiences.
• Create an organized and engaging learning environment.
• Support core skills of communication, reading, writing, and numeracy.

Skills

Passionate

Enthusiastic

Curriculum knowledge

Resource creation

Barrier removal

Job description

About the School

Barndale School is a forward thinking, ambitious and caring residential specialist school with sites in Alnwick and Amble. Our children and young people are aged 2-19 years of age with a diverse range of needs including:

• Communication & Interaction
• Cognition & Learning
• Social, Emotional & Mental Health

We are well underway on our journey to become a centre of excellence for the community. We pride ourselves on providing education and support to all pupils, and their families, that will prepare them for their future.

Our school is driven to ensure all children are prepared to reach their own potential and are as independent as possible in their transition into adulthood. The PFA outcomes shape our curriculum and underpin our practise throughout the school. Our school motto is: ‘What I learn today, prepares me for tomorrow’

About the role

You will actively engage with your class team to ensure that children’s learning experiences are:

• Thoughtful and well planned
• Resourced to support pupils to be as independent as possible in their learning
• Within a well thought out and organised learning environment
• Engaging and thought provoking
• Connected to other learning experiences
• Supporting core skills of communication, reading, writing and numeracy
• Reflected upon with the learners so they can see the progress they are making
• Communicated to families so they can actively engage at home

Level 3 / Band 4 Permanent, 32hrs per week Term Time + 5 days

Working pattern: 8:45am – 3:30pm (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri) - 8:45am – 4:15pm (Thu)

Who are we looking for…

To achieve this you will need to be passionate, enthusiastic, driven and ready for a challenge. You will work closely within a class team to deliver the whole curriculum as well as supporting pupils in their holistic development. School experience, curriculum knowledge, making resources, as well as removing barriers to learning are essential parts of the role of a Specialist Teaching Assistant here at Barndale.

What we can offer you…

• Specialist advice, support and collaboration from our intervention team
• A supportive class team
• Children who love their school
• A passionate community that wants to help make things happen
• A SLT who are active in the classrooms, around the school and are available to you
• A school where we actively support all staff with their health, wellbeing & workload

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all of our staff to share this commitment. Online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as per Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post. Our Child Protection Policy is available on our website and should be reviewed as part of the application process.

Applications should be submitted to [e-mail] by midday on Tuesday 6 January 2026.

Closing date: Tuesday 6 January 2026 midday.

Interviews will take place on: Friday 9 January 2026.

School Name: Barndale School

Full address:

Alnwick: Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1DQ

Amble: South Avenue, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland NE66 0ND

e-mail: [e-mail]

Tel.: [phone]

Website address: www.barndalehouse.northumberland.sch.uk