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Current Vacancies
SEND TEACHER (EYFS/KS1)
Contract Type: Fixed Term (Initially until August 2027)
Working Pattern: Full time
(Job Share or Part Time Working may be considered)
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance
Location: Cedars Low Fell, NE9 6QD
Start date: January 2026
Closing date: Wednesday 15th October 2025, 12:00pm
Interviews to be held: Monday 20th October 2025
SEND Teacher (EYFS/KS1)
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Due to the continued success of our school, Cedars is expanding its provision and we are delighted to be recruiting an additional teacher to join our team from January 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a creative and nurturing school community delivering bespoke, meaningful education to children who learn differently.
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The post is to lead in an EYFS/KS1 class of students with complex cognitive and emotional needs. This role is ideally suited to an experienced SEND or EYFS/Primary Practitioner, with the confidence to plan and deliver an engaging curriculum in a responsive, practical, and sensory-led way.
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
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If would like to have an informal discussion about the role, or arrange a tour of our School please contact the Headteacher, Michelle O’Reilly at michelle.oreilly@cedarstrust.org.uk
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 15th October 2025 at 12 Noon
Interviews will take place Monday 20th October 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