Teaching Assistant (Dunn Street Primary School), Jarrow

Location: Dunn Street Primary, Minster Parade, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 3QH.

Contract Type: Permanent.

Working Pattern: Term time only – 37 hours per week.

Advert End Date: Wednesday, 17th June 2026.

Salary: Grade D, Scale points 5-6. Actual salary: £21,907 to £22,254.

Position start: Required for September 2026.

Tyne and Wear Learning Trust is seeking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our nurturing, inclusive and ambitious school, Dunn Street Primary. Applicants for the post must be motivated and suitably qualified (at least NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent) and must have a good understanding of primary education.

• Have high aspirations for, and care passionately about, all children
• Secure excellent educational outcomes for all pupils
• Be hard working, ambitious and be prepared to go the extra mile
• Show empathy with children recognising their individual needs and achievements

Tyne and Wear Learning Trust safeguards and protects its pupils and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Tyne and Wear Learning Trust is the Employer.