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ENHANCED TEACHING ASSISTANT

Salary:

£27,274 - £29,542 Pro Rata

Grade 5 - SCP 7-12

hours:

37 hours per week – Term time only. Fixed term until 31st August 2027.

Start date:

As soon as possible

 

 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed teaching assistant to support our students with learning difficulties and physical disabilities.

 

All applicants must have English and Mathematics GCSE A*-C/9-4 or equivalent.

 

 

Safeguarding:

Seaham High School (part of Eden Learning Trust), is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). As part of the due diligence, an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates and may be explored further with any applicant at the interview.

Equalities:

Seaham High School is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required. 

Deadline:

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 16th October 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted week commencing 2nd November 2026. 

How to apply:

It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Please contact hr@seahamhighschool.com for the information pack and application form. Completed applications should be returned to HR via hr@seahamhighschool.com.

Please note that we are unable to accept CVs and only fully completed school application forms will be considered.  Only those that have been shortlisted will be contacted.

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