Teaching Assistant
About This Role
Ponteland High School
Headteacher: Stefan McElwee
The Crescent,
Callerton Lane, Ponteland
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE20 9EG
Tel: 01661 824711
Email: phs@ponthigh.org.uk
We have the following vacancy for April 2025
Teaching Assistant (35 hours per week)
Band 4, SCP 7 - 11 term time + 5 days (Actual Salary is £20,881 - £22,256)
Thank you for your interest in this role - this is an exciting time to join Ponteland High School as the Pele Trust continues to grow and develop.
We are very proud to have achieved a ‘Good’ outcome in all categories during our Ofsted inspection in May 2023. The report stated that:
‘Pupils understand that they are expected to give their best every day. Pupils reflect these expectations in their positive attitudes to learning and excellent conduct. Around the school, there is a warm and friendly atmosphere. Staff and pupils share strong, respectful relationships’
We require a Teaching Assistant to support students across all year groups 7-13. Our TA’s are required to work with students inside and outside the classroom ensuring access to all aspects of curriculum and school life.
We require:
- a creative and engaging person who can develop a good rapport with our students to support learning
- someone who is well organised with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- a great team player who can work successfully in collaboration with others and contribute towards the school ethos and its school improvement activities
Our students make our school special; they are enthusiastic, talented and motivated to do well. We want the best for them and are looking to appoint a colleague who will add significant value to our school and support us in the drive to become truly outstanding.
How to apply:
- Go to the school’s home page, www.ponthigh.org.uk
- Go to ‘About’ then scroll down the list to ’Vacancies’ to download the information
- Email your application form and accompanying letter (no more than two sides of A4) to c.barker@ponthigh.org.uk by 3.00pm 7th March 2025