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 January 2025
Teaching Assistant (35 hours per week)
Band 4, SCP 7 - 11 term time + 5 days (Actual Salary is £20,881 - £22,256)
Thank you for your interest in this role - this is an exciting time to join Ponteland High School as the Pele Trust continues to grow and develop.
We are very proud to have achieved a ‘Good’ outcome in all categories during our Ofsted inspection in May 2023. The report stated that:
‘Pupils understand that they are expected to give their best every day. Pupils reflect these expectations in their positive attitudes to learning and excellent conduct. Around the school, there is a warm and friendly atmosphere. Staff and pupils share strong, respectful relationships’
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,
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 on 25th November 2024