Post:                     Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 3

Location:               Dunston Primary & Nursery Academy

Salary:                   NJC Grade 4, point 7 to point 12 FTE

Actual

Annual Salary:     £23,459.31 to £25,410.10 (under 5 years service)

Contract:            37 hours per week, term time, temporary until 18.12.27, or early return of the post holder.

Start Date:            Monday 30^th November 2026

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We are seeking to appoint a hard-working and highly organised individual to undertake the important role of a Specialised Teaching Assistant in our Enhanced Resource. Candidates are encouraged to contact the school for an informal discussion about the role with Mrs Louise Parker, Headteacher arrangements for this can be made by contacting Miss Lucy Parkes, via e-mail lparkes@dunston-mlt.co.uk.  

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The closing date is at 9am on Friday 16th October 2026 and interviews are TBC. 

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The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Statutory Information – Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.