Vacancies

Would you like to ‘be more’ and work in our amazing school!

Below is a list of vacancies we currently have at Sunningdale School.


Teaching Assistant – Early Years Centre (Ryhope)

Due to significant growth the school are looking to appoint outstanding members of support staff to join our staff team and contribute to the school’s outstanding provision and future development.

The role will involve working as part of a multi-professional team on a daily basis and working under the direction of Teachers and Higher Level Teaching Assistants. This role involves the supported planning and preparation of specific activities linked to areas of the school’s curriculum offer, as well as feeding back on their success.

Contract Type : Permanent –  term time

Salary : Actual starting salary is £21,215 – £22,606

Start Date : 1st September 2025

Location: Sunningdale Early Years Centre, Shaftesbury Avenue, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0RT

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Closing date : 09 June


Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Early Years Centre (Ryhope)

Due to significant growth the school are looking to appoint outstanding members of support staff to join our staff team and contribute to the school’s outstanding provision and future development at our brand-new Early Years site in Ryhope.

We are looking for a highly skilled practitioner with experience of supporting teaching of pupils with Complex Learning Difficulties (CLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). Applicants must have a good understanding of child development and specifically the development of those with complex cognitive, physical and health needs. The role will involve working as part of a multi-professional team on a daily basis.

Contract Type : Permanent –  term time

Salary : HLTA (Grade 4) £22,805 – £24,738 Actual Term Time Only Salary

Start Date : 1st September 2025

Location: Sunningdale Early Years Centre, Shaftesbury Avenue, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0RT

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Closing date : 09 June