Teaching Assistants at Monkton Academy
Teaching Assistants – permanent positions
Monkton Academy, Dame Flora Robson Avenue, South Shields NE34 9RD
Start Date: As soon as possible
Grade 3 (SCP 7-11). Annual Salary £26,403 - £28,142 (actual starting salary pro rata £22,711)
37 hours per week – term time only (8 till 4pm Mon to Thurs, 8 till 3.30 Fri)
The CEO and Trust Board of Oak Learning Trust seek to recruit adaptable and dedicated teaching assistants,
to join our trust at Monkton Academy.
Whilst this position is based at Monkton Academy, all appointments will be to Oak Learning Trust, and
movement between Trust Schools may be expected in the future.
Closing Date/Shortlisting: 12:00 noon on Thursday 5th March 2026
Shortlisting: Friday 6th March 2026
Interviews: Thursday 12th March 2026
Please return completed forms to the School Office Manager: eanderson@monktonacademy.co.uk
Class Teacher at Columbia Grange School - Maternity Cover
Class Teacher at Columbia Grange School (MPS1 – MPS6 and SEND allowance)
Start Date: April 2026 – Maternity Cover
The CEO and Trust Board of Oak Learning Trust seek to recruit an inspirational teacher to join our trust at Columbia Grange School. This is a primary specialist provision catering for the needs of pupils aged five to eleven, with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Severe Learning Difficulties and who have an Educational, health and Care Plan. Whilst the role is based at Columbia Grange, the role will be appointed to Oak Learning Trust, and movement between Trust Schools may be expected in the future. This an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop their own teaching in a supportive and aspirational environment.
Closing Date/Shortlisting: 12:00 noon on Monday 2nd March 2026
Interviews: TBC
Please return completed forms to the School Office Manager: OLTJanine.Mackintosh@olt.org.uk
Teaching Assistant at Columbia Grange
Teaching Assistant at Columbia Grange School
Start Date: As soon as possible
Grade 3 (SCP 7-11). Annual Salary £26,403 - £28,142 (actual starting salary pro rata £22,711)
37 hours per week – term time only
The CEO and Trust Board of Oak Learning Trust seek to recruit adaptable and dedicated teaching assistants, to join our trust at Columbia Grange School. This is a primary specialist provision catering for the needs of autistic pupils aged five to eleven, with a diagnosis of Severe Learning Difficulties and who have an Education, Health and Care Plan.
Whilst this position is based at Columbia Grange, all appointments will be to Oak Learning Trust, and movement between Trust Schools may be expected in the future.
Closing Date/ Shortlisting: Thursday 19th February 2026 at 12 noon
Interview: TBC
Please return completed forms to OLTJanine.mackintosh@olt.org.uk
Lunchtime Assistant at Columbia Grange School
Lunchtime Assistant at Columbia Grange School
Salary: Grade 1 (point 3 – 4) pro rata
Hours/week: 15 hours (Term Time Only 39 weeks – school open 38 weeks plus 5 days inset training days to be worked) – 11:00am to 14:00pm (3 hours per day)
The children, staff and trustees of this vibrant and friendly primary school are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic lunchtime assistant who is able to work in a variety of settings and is flexible on a day-to-day basis. You will supervise pupils during midday break, in the lunch hall and on the school yard. You will need to be comfortable working with children from reception age through to Year 6.
Closing date/ Shortlisting: Thursday 19th February 2026 at 12 noon
Interview: TBC
Please return completed forms to: OLTJanine.mackintosh@olt.org.uk