Current Vacancies
Early Years Specialist Teacher
The closing date for Applications is Monday 11th May 2026 at 12 noon. Interviews will be held on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th May.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our team, supporting our youngest pupils, many of whom have severe and complex needs.
You will work alongside an established team delivering provision for our ‘Early Communicator’ pupils. Direct experience of working with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is highly desirable.
Please visit https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk for full details and to download an application.
Arranging a visit to The Dales School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application please email recruitment@thedales.northumberland.sch.uk.
Band 2 and 3 Teaching Assistants – Blythdale and Ashdale
The closing date for Applications is Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 12 noon. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 13th May.
About the Role
As we continue to grow we are looking to appoint skilled practitioners with experience of working with children with Social & Communication needs. Candidates should ideally have experience of working in Key Stage 1 Early Years. The successful candidate will support teaching and learning at one of our sites and have a good understanding of child development.
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 is required for this post. An online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a fully completed Application Form before the closing date to be considered for shortlisting; please note, we are unable to accept CVs. Please see below for more information on these roles and who we’re looking for.
Job Description and Person Specification Band 2 TA
Job Description and Person Specification – Band 3 TA
Please email your completed application form to: recruitment@thedales.northumberland.sch.uk
Visits to the school prior to applying for the role can be arranged by contacting us at the email address above.
Working Pattern:
32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 days.
Rate of Pay:
£13.05 – £13.26 per hour (equated salary paid over 12 months)*
* 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.
