CURRENT VACANCIES

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 £1,539 (Pro rata to TTO) for Level 3 qualified

Location: Cedars Low Fell, NE9 6QD

Start date: Immediate and January 2026 starts

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

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 January 2026.

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

Gareth Kyle, Academy Business Manager - gareth.kyle@cedarstrust.org.uk

Application and Interview Schedule

We are running two separate recruitment rounds to accommodate different start dates:

Applications for immediate or January starts

Closing date: Thursday 13 November 2025
Interviews: Thursday 20 November 2025

Applications for January 2026 starts

Closing date: Wednesday 3 December 2025
Interviews: Thursday 11 December 2025

We encourage early applications, as shortlisting and interviews may take place before the published closing dates.

Download Job Description

Download Application Form

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:

ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
communicating and promoting vacancies
offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people