Teaching Assistants x 3

Summary:

• Contract Type: Fixed term, 1 year, in the first instance
• Required from 1st September 2025
• Working Pattern: See below
• Salary:  Grade 2, Points 5 – 6. £24,790 - £25,183 - Pro Rata Term time only.
• Closing date: Friday 16th May at 1.00pm

Documents:

• Job Description
• Person Specification
• Application Form

We are seeking to appoint three Teaching Assistants for a September start.

Grangetown is a vibrant, friendly and welcoming primary school. We wish to appoint three highly motivated and hard-working Teaching Assistants to provide support for pupils and teachers.

• Post 1: Key Stage 1. 30 hours per week, mainly in Year 2. Daily hours are likely to be as follows: 8.30-3.30 x 3 days, 8.30-4.00 x 1 day, and 8.30-12.00 x 1 day.
• Post 2: Year 4. Full time. 37 hours per week – 8.30-4.30 (4.00pm finish on Fridays)
• Post 3: Year 6. 37 hours per week – 8.30-4.30 (4.00pm finish on Fridays)

We are seeking suitably qualified candidates, with appropriate experience and with the ability to support in class as well as 1:1 and with small groups of children Applications are invited from enthusiastic, caring and highly committed applicants who are able to make a positive contribution to the life of our school.

The successful applicants will:

• Be proficient in supporting aspects of teaching and learning, under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Demonstrate good subject knowledge, appropriate to the year group, especially in English and maths
• Have high expectations for all children
• Be a team player but also able to work independently when required
• Be an effective communicator, who is willing to participate fully in the life of the school.

In return we can offer:

• A happy and successful school that puts children at the heart of everything we do
• Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and who enjoy school
• Friendly, supportive and dedicated colleagues
• Excellent relationships with parents/carers and the wider community
• A commitment to supporting your professional development

Informal visits are welcomed - please contact our Office on 0191 814 9820 to arrange your visit.

Application forms are available from the school office or can be downloaded from North East Jobs, or from the school website, and should be returned to school by 1.00pm on the closing date. We accept either printed or emailed applications.

Closing date: Friday 16th May 1.00pm.
Shortlisting: Friday 16th May pm
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 19th May – date to be confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure & Barring Service.