Redby Academy, Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR6 9QP

Teaching Assistant (ARP) working Term Time Only plus 5 training days.

Grade 3, Actual Pro-rata salary is £21.884 - £22,231 per annum

We are delighted to be offering an opportunity to join Redby Academy as a Teaching Assistant in our newly opened Additional Resourced Provision (ARP) for children with Autism.  The ARP will provide up to 16 places for children aged 4 to 11 with a verified diagnosis of Autism.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of pupils to help to shape and develop this new provision, supporting teaching and learning and offering nurture provision to enable all pupils to participate in school life.  The successful candidate will provide 1:1 support and assist in small group settings supporting the teacher both within the ARP and supporting pupils to access mainstream classes where possible.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successfully supporting children in a primary setting; upholding a nurturing ethos and engaging effectively with children to secure progress of the whole child.

We can offer an amazing staff team to work with, a supportive leadership team both within the school and across the Trust, a commitment to your continued professional development and wonderful, friendly and enthusiastic children.

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Monday 15 September 2025.  Please return completed applications to dayna.hancock@tynecoast.academy

Redby Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.  

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.  Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Application packs and further information can be found on the academy trust website https://www.tynecoast.academy/join-our-mat/recruitment  or by contacting HR by emailing dayna.hancock@tynecoast.academy