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
Lunchtime Assistant at John F Kennedy Primary School
Lunchtime Assistant at John F Kennedy Primary School
Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours per week: 7.5
Monday to Friday term time only
Salary (Grade 1, SCP 3 – 4)
We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and committed lunchtime assistants, to join our Trust at John F Kennedy Primary School.
Your role will be to supervise and support children during the lunchtime period, in the dinner hall and outside. You
will be actively involved in facilitating with children accessing play, when outside and in addressing their welfare
needs.
Closing Date: 12:00 noon on Friday 6th March 2026
Shortlisting: Friday 6th March 2026
Interviews: week commencing 9th March 2026
Please return completed forms to Mrs J. Mackintosh Executive Office Manager: OLTJanine.Mackintosh@olt.org.uk