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:
- 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 July 10th 2026
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:
- 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 July 10th 2026