CURRENT VACANCIES

SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT (EYFS/KS1-2)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time - term time only

(Job Share or Part Time Working may be considered)

Salary: Grade E | SCP 8 £26,824 + SSA £1,539 (Pro rata to TTO) for Level 3 qualified

Location: Cedars Low Fell, NE9 6QD

Start date: February/March 2026

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.

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

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.

Closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026
Interviews: Friday 6th February 2026

Download Job Description

Download Application Form

Please return your completed form to recruitment@cedarstrust.org.uk

SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT (KS 3/4/5)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time - term time only

(Job Share or Part Time Working may be considered)

Salary: Grade E | SCP 8 £26,824 + SSA £1,539 (Pro rata to TTO) for Level 3 qualified

Location: Cedars High Heworth, NE10 9AH

Start date: February/March 2026

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

Job Summary

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.

For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Dan Hearne, Deputy Headteacher - daniel.hearne@cedarstrust.org.uk

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.

Closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026
Interviews: Friday 6th February 2026

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