50 jobs in South Tyneside Council

South Tyneside Council is seeking a Participation and Engagement Officer (SEND) to work within the Education, SEND and Inclusion, SEND Services. You will lead on collaborative work with parents and carers to ensure they are central to SEND co-production across the local area and embed active participation across services.

The role requires experience with children and young people with SEND and a strong working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (2015), with the aim of raising SEND profiles

Supervisory Assistant – 7.5 Hpw (Term Time Only)

(Mosaic Federation – Hedworthfield Primary School)

£25,185 pa pro rata (£13.05 ph)

Required from September 2026, Fixed Term Contract until 31 July 2027 (May be extended)

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday – 11.45 am to 1.15 pm

The Governing Board is seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to provide the safe supervision of pupils during the lunch period.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre‑employment checks.

In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: Noon, Monday 31 August 2026.

Assistant Team Manager, Neighbourhood CARE (Complex, Assessment, Risk and Empowerment) Team (Adult Social Care and Commissioning, South Tyneside)

£53,460 pa

Are you looking to join a forward-thinking council that embraces innovation and is committed to improving the lives of residents through People, Place and Partnerships?

Do you want to inspire, lead, and motivate others helping our teams deliver Practice to be Proud of and achieve outstanding outcomes for the people we support?

Do you want to play a key role in embedding our newly defined Council PROUD values and Adult Social Care CARE behaviours?

• Professional
• Respectful
• Open and Honest
• Understanding the needs of others
• Do what we say we will

• Curious
• Accountable
• Responsive
• Empowered

• Qualified, professionally registered Social Worker with strong knowledge of current legislation and regulations
• Passionate about customer-focused, strengths-based practice
• Skilled in balancing people’s rights to independence with the need to manage risk
• Creative and resourceful in designing solutions that meet individual needs
• Encouraging and supportive manager who can lead, supervise, and develop individuals and teams
• Confident in building strong relationships across services and communities to ensure safe, coordinated, and effective support
• Genuine team player who leads by example

Adult Social Care in South Tyneside is undergoing exciting and ambitious transformation. With strong leadership and a recently completed service review, we have co-created a new 5-year Vision and Strategy to guide the next stage of our journey.

Our vision is simple yet powerful: For every adult in South Tyneside with care and support needs to experience “Living Better Lives” – feeling safe, well, valued, and empowered within the communities they call home.

We are committed to:

• Embedding strengths-based, person-centred practice
• Ensuring people tell their story once and always have an equal voice in decisions about their care
• Promoting social justice, inclusion, and citizenship
• Working collaboratively with partners to reshape the future of adult social care
• Developing our workforce through our CARE behaviours – Curious, Accountable, Responsive and Empowered

Joining us now means being at the forefront of real change – helping shape new models of co-production, co-delivery, and improved outcomes for our community.

We also offer an excellent benefits package. More details are available at .

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Kadria Kassim – Neighbourhood Manager, / .

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

For those posts where there is a requirement to either work in or enter a Care Quality Commission Regulated Care Home (CQC) it would be preferred but optional, that you have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless medical exempt) as a condition of employment.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

Please note that if you apply for this role, all communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, please ensure you check your junk mail.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: Noon, Friday 17 July 2026

Interviews will take place on Friday 7 August 2026

South Tyneside Council is looking for an Assistant Team Manager for the Neighbourhood CARE Team, focusing on transforming adult social care services. This role demands a qualified social worker who is passionate about customer-focused practice and can lead a dedicated team.

The successful candidate will champion strengths-based approaches, ensuring care is centered around individuals' needs. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this position is part of a forward-thinking council dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

HGV Driver – 37 hpw (x 6 Posts)

Waste Operations

£28,598 pa plus allowance (£30,024 pa)

Tuesday to Friday

You will be responsible for driving any vehicle within the Council’s Waste Service and will act as an ambassador of South Tyneside Council taking a positive approach to customer care and promoting equality and diversity. This post holds a specific requirement for driving HGV vehicles. You will work as part of a team and be prepared to work flexibly when necessary.

• Drive and operate any vehicle and attached hoists/hi-abs as allocated in support of Waste and Environmental activities.
• Take responsibility for the vehicle and any attached crew including responsibility for the health and safety of colleagues and the public. This may include taking a senior role with operatives attached to a vehicle.
• Drive refuse collection vehicles for the purposes of domestic, commercial, clinical, bulky, abandoned and farm waste.
• Assist Waste and Environmental Operatives in their tasks and duties.
• Complete all relevant paperwork associated with the post including accident reports, fuel records, health and safety issues, vehicle checks etc. To report issues/problems regarding scheduled work e.g. Assisted Pull-Outs, delays etc.
• Undertake appropriate daily vehicle checks ensuring any defects are reported.
• Report issues/problems regarding scheduled work e.g. Assisted Pull-Outs, delays etc.
• Undertake minor routine maintenance of vehicle as required.
• Assist in the completion of scheduled work by altering routes and working with other teams as needed.
• Ensure compliance with generic and dynamic risk assessments for you and work colleagues.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Garry Kidd, Service Operations Manager on .

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here –

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: Noon, Friday 31 July 2026.

South Tyneside Council is seeking an HGV Driver to join the Waste Operations team. This 37 hpw role covers six posts and offers a competitive salary with allowances.

You will drive refuse collection vehicles, operate hoists, and act as an ambassador for the council with a strong focus on customer care and equality. You will work Tuesday to Friday, in a team, and be flexible to support Waste and Environmental activities while maintaining vehicle standards, completing paperwork, and adhering to

Teacher of Science (Physics), 0.8 FTE

Whitburn Church of England Academy

Required for January 2027, with earlier start highly desirable. Full‑time consideration for suitable candidates.

We are a high‑achieving academy located on the coast, with a growing Sixth Form and a track record of progress in the top 6 % nationally. Our ethos of inclusivity, strong CPD programmes and professional growth processes support teachers in delivering excellent learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physics to Key Stage 5 and all sciences to Key Stage 3.

Qualifications and attributes

• Excellent teaching and classroom management skills.
• Drive, high expectations and a commitment to excellence for all students.
• Experience in implementing evidence‑based approaches in the classroom.
• Ability to differentiate effectively across age and ability ranges.
• Absolute commitment to student progress and learning.
• Strong ICT skills to enhance learning.
• Experience or willingness to teach Physics to KS5 and KS3 sciences.

Closing date : 12:00 noon on Monday 1 September 2026.

Whitburn Church of England Academy is an equal opportunities employer. The Academy is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and will be subject to a range of pre‑recruitment checks. Written references will be taken and made available to the Governing Body before the final selection stage.

South Tyneside Council’s Mosaic Federation – Hedworthfield Primary School is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant for term-time hours (11.45 am to 1.15 pm), Monday to Friday. The role is a fixed-term contract from September 2026 to 31 July 2027 to supervise pupils during lunch.

The post offers £25,185 per annum pro rata (£13.05 per hour). An Enhanced DBS check is required, and the council notes no skilled worker visa sponsorship.

Social Worker (Supporting and Strengthening Families)

Salary: £39,152 to £47,181 pa (Career Grade, with retention payments, subject to review in March 2028).

• Work within a small team, receiving strong guidance and oversight.
• Identify and build upon the strengths of families.
• Support families to ensure the safety of the care arrangements for their children.
• Apply relational and restorative practice principles to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.

Social workers who are not yet progressed will be supported through the career progression framework, with the opportunity to complete a progression portfolio and access post‑qualifying training.

Contact: Practice Manager Michaela Stewart –

Benefits information can be found on

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS disclosure and other pre‑employment checks will be required.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

Closing date: Noon, Wednesday 12 August 2026.