Level Teaching Assistant

Walker Riverside Academy

Waverdale Avenue
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 4AW

Walker Riverside Academy is an exciting and thriving secondary school at the heart of its community in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne. Walker is an oversubscribed secondary school with 1100 students on roll and this number is predicted to increase over coming years. We help our students to aim high, be proud and love life, in both their academic and career aspirations, supporting them at every step and guiding them upon options available.

It is the daily embodiment of this ethos that makes Walker a truly special school community. We want our students to be proud of both themselves and the school community they attend, whilst developing a love of academy life.

We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work within the SEND team providing support to students with SEND including those with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP). You will provide support both in and out of lessons, develop and implement support plans for students and promote inclusive education. You may also be required to cover lessons when teachers are not available across the school.

You will be supportive of the school’s values and have the ability to encourage and motivate our students to be the best they can be.

• Provide support to students with SEND, including those with an EHCP.
• Support in and out of lessons and develop and implement support plans.
• Promote inclusive education and cover lessons as required.
• Encourage and motivate students to be the best they can be.

We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities. You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.

Final date to receive applications is 12 noon on Thursday, 19 March 2026. Please return completed applications to applicationsecoast.academy.

Walker Riverside Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Application packs and further information can be found on the Walker Riverside Academy website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and also the Academy Trust website https://.

Thursday, 19 March 2026, 12:00 noon.