Job Description

We are looking to appoint the successful candidates as soon as possible,

please get in touch for an application pack.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 on Tuesday 20th January 2026.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 27th January 2026.

Growing together to inspire, believe and achieve for everyone, every day.

The Dales School is a consistently outstanding specialist setting based across two sites in Northumberland: Blythdale and Ashdale. We provide education for children with a wide range of additional needs, creating a safe, caring environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.

As our school continues to grow, we are seeking

highly skilled practitioners

with experience supporting children across the primary age range.

The successful applicant will:

Have experience supporting children with

high communication support needs

and

autistic children

in a SEND setting. Be dedicated to ensuring the

health, safety and wellbeing

of all pupils, working closely with staff and families to provide consistent care and support.
At The Dales School, you will be part of a team that truly makes a difference to the learning, wellbeing and future life chances of every child.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check will be required for this post.
All shortlisted candidates will agree to an online search prior to interview.

Visits to the school can be arranged.

If you wish to apply for this job, please contact us for an application pack.

Please return completed applications forms to:

recruitment@thedales.northumberland.sch.uk

Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 days.

Band 3 13.26 (equated salary)*

Band 4 13.69 (equated salary)*

Payroll works out your equated salary using your weekly hours, the number of term-time plus days you work, the bank holidays, and your annual leave entitlement. This total is then divided by 12 to give you a consistent monthly salary throughout the year.*

If someone starts partway through the year (for example, in December), the original salary calculation assumes a full academic year's leave entitlement and bank holidays. Payroll therefore has to recalculate it based on what remains in the current leave year--how much annual leave is left, how many bank holidays are still to come, and how many INSET days remain. The difference between the full-year calculation and the adjusted part-year calculation is deducted from the salary.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 13.26-13.69 per hour

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Work Location: In person