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Current Vacancies
SEND TEACHER (KS3)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Pattern: Full time
(Job Share or Part Time Working may be considered)
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance
Location: Cedars High Heworth, NE10 9AH
Start date: ASAP
Closing date: Wednesday 17th September 2025, 12:00pm
SEND Teacher (KS3)
Cedars Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher to join the team at Cedars High Heworth, our new specialist provision for students with moderate learning difficulties and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
You will be responsible for delivering to Key Stage 3 students with complex cognitive and emotional needs, planning and assessing the curriculum through a creative and cross-curricular approach tailored to individual learning profiles.
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The successful candidate will be flexible and will enjoy the challenge of leading the delivery of a student-led curriculum where Preparation for Adulthood and access to the community are key to ensuring that our young people are “fit for life” and ready for their next challenge beyond Cedars Academy. Commitment to working within a team approach is essential.
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Experience of, or a willingness to learn how to support learning with symbol software and other communication packages is essential. You will be committed to working with children who have learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities and will be understanding of their learning and emotional needs. The role requires you to be an organised and reflective practitioner who will be able to work closely with other professionals and develop effective relationships with parents and carers.
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If you have the energy and enthusiasm to make a real difference to our students, we would love to hear from you.
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To apply, please complete the application form and return it to: recruitment@cedarstrust.org.uk
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion or visit, please contact the Headteacher julie.vincent@cedarstrust.org.uk
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Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early submission of applications is therefore encouraged.
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Applications to be received by Wednesday 17th September 2025 at 12 Noon
Interviews will take place w/c 22nd September 2025
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Please return your completed form to recruitment@cedarstrust.org.uk
SEND TEACHING ASSISTANTS (EYFS/KS1-2)
Contract Type: Permanent & 1 Year Fixed (Maternity Cover) roles available
Working Pattern: Full time - term time only
(Job Share or Part Time Working may be considered)
Salary: Grade E | SCP 8 £25,992 + SSA £1,491 (Pro rata to TTO) for Level 3 qualified
Location: Cedars Low Fell, NE9 6QD
Start date: October 2025
SEND Teaching Assistant (EYFS)
Cedars Low Fell, part of Cedars Academy Trust, is seeking enthusiastic, caring, and reliable Teaching Assistants to join our EYFS/KS1/KS2 setting. We have vacancies to start as soon as possible, as well as from October 2025.
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Job Summary
We need dedicated individuals to support the learning and development of our young children. The role involves working closely with the class team to deliver an innovative and inclusive curriculum through practical, sensory, and therapeutic approaches.
For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Joanne Carr, Deputy Headteacher - joanne.carr@cedarstrust.org.uk
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Gareth Kyle, Academy Business Manager - gareth.kyle@cedarstrust.org.uk
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early submission of applications is therefore encouraged.
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Applications to be received by Thursday 25th September 2025 at 12 noon.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 30th September 2025.
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Please return your completed form to recruitment@cedarstrust.org.uk
SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT (KS3-5)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time - term time only
(Job Share or Part Time Working may be considered)
Salary: Grade E | SCP 8 £25,992 + SSA £1,491 (Pro rata to TTO) for Level 3 qualified
Location: Cedars High Heworth, NE10 9AH
Start date: October 2025
SEND Teaching Assistant (KS3-5)
Cedars High Heworth, part of Cedars Academy Trust, is seeking enthusiastic, caring, and reliable Teaching Assistants to join our Key Stages 3-5 setting.
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We need enthusiastic, caring, and reliable Teaching Assistants to support young people with complex needs in Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 at our site in High Heworth, Gateshead (former Colegate School). The role involves supporting a student-led curriculum focused on Preparation for Adulthood and community access, ensuring students are “fit for life” and ready for future challenges.
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For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Julie Vincent, Headteacher – julie.vincent@cedarstrust.org.uk
​Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early submission of applications is therefore encouraged.
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Applications to be received by Friday 26th September 2025 at 12 noon.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 2nd October 2025.
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Please return your completed form to recruitment@cedarstrust.org.uk
We are Disability Confident Committed
Cedars Academy is Disability Confident Committed.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
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ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
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communicating and promoting vacancies
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offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
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anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
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supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
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at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people