Part-time EYFS Teaching Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a 0.8 FTE part-time Teaching and Learning Assistant to work in our Junior School. The successful candidate will be qualified to work with EYFS and will also contribute to the School’s breakfast club.

Job information

Benefits

• 35 weeks term time
• Free staff lunches are available during term time in the school dining room
• Generous fee remission for children in the school in accordance with the staff fee remission policy
• Employer pension contribution
• Excellent and easily accessible location from throughout the region
• Free parking available nearby or the possibility to apply for a parking permit
• Corporate Metro card scheme and cycle to work scheme

Salary

The salary will be in the region of £19,166 per annum, (FTE £23,958) depending on relevant skills and qualifications.

Hours of work

Part time hours (0.8 FTE), 29 hours per week, exact hours to be discussed with candidates during interview, flexibility available.

07:30 start would be required when covering breakfast club

Contract type

Permanent

Location

West Avenue, Gosforth

About our School

The Newcastle School is an independent day school located in the heart of Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne. From September 2026, we begin a new and exciting chapter, welcoming girls into our community for the first time; building on the legacy of Newcastle School for Boys.

Our school offers a unique through-school education from Early Years to Sixth Form, ensuring a seamless academic journey for every pupil, every step of the way.

From September 2026, we will welcome girls into the Junior School and Sixth Form with the rest of the Senior School to follow in September 2027.

What sets The Newcastle School apart is our size and philosophy. We are intentionally small, with small class sizes, allowing every child to be known and understood as a unique learner. Our supportive environment and strong pastoral framework underpin exceptional academic and personal development.

We provide the range of opportunities you would expect from a much larger school, all within a nurturing, inclusive setting.

Our pupils benefit from tailored learning, expert teaching, and a wealth of co-curricular experience, from sport and performing arts to STEM clubs and international travel. Whether a pupil dreams of medicine, sport, entrepreneurship, or creative pursuits, The Newcastle School equips them with the tools, values, and vision to succeed.

Full details of the role’s responsibilities can be found in the job description.

To discuss any questions about the role, please contact Human Resources, on hr@newcastleschool.co.uk.

How to apply

Applicants should complete and return our online application form.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 09 August 2026 with interviews likely to take place during the week commencing Monday 10 August 2026.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.

This role amounts to regulated activity.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements with shortlisted candidates as part of the interview process.

For further information, please contact: hr@newcastleschool.co.uk

A full job description and application form are available on the school website

newcastleschool.co.uk