Curriculum Support Assistant (CSA + SSA Allowance)

Job Summary

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 September 2026

Teaching Assistant  (35 hours per week)

Band 4, SCP 7 – 11 term time + 5 days   (Plus SSA Allowance of £1104)

Actual salary £21,454- £22,964

Due to expansion within the school, the Governors are seeking to appoint vibrant, positive teaching assistants to add to a well established staff team at Ponteland High School.  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:

  1. Go to the school’s home page, www.ponthigh.org.uk
  2. Go to ‘About’ then scroll down the list to ’Vacancies’ to download the information
  3. Email your application form and accompanying letter (no more than two sides of A4) to c.barker@ponthigh.org.uk by 3.00pm July 10th 2026