Grangetown Primary School - Teaching Assistant

Sunderland City Council; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a Teaching Assistant to start in January at Grangetown Primary School. This fixed-term role involves providing support to Year 6 students as they prepare for SATs. Candidates should demonstrate strong subject knowledge, particularly in English and Maths, and possess excellent communication skills. The role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic school environment. If you're motivated and dedicated, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive colleagues

Friendly school environment

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting teaching and learning in a classroom.
• Ability to work with small groups of children.
• Enthusiastic, caring, and highly committed.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Demonstrate high expectations for all children.
• Participate in the life of the school.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Subject knowledge in English and Maths

Job description

Job Summary

Contract Type: Fixed Term between January until May half term.

Working Pattern: 28.5 hours per week. 8.30-12.30 x 2 days, 8.30-3.30 x 2 days, 8.30-4.30 x 1 day (allocation of days and times to be discussed with candidates).

Salary: Grade 2, Points 5 – 6. £25,583 – £25,989 – pro‑rata term time only.

Employment Location: Grangetown Primary School

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: Friday 12th December, 1.00pm

Further Information

Contract Type: Fixed term in the first instance.

Employment Location: Grangetown Primary School

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for a January start, to work in Year 6. The aim is to provide additional support to our Year 6 children, in their preparation for SATs.

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

Though the initial contract is fixed‑term, until shortly after SATs end, there may be scope for continued employment, depending on budget and other factors.

We are seeking a candidate with appropriate experience, and the ability to support in class as well as with small groups of children.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, caring and highly committed candidates, who are able to make a positive contribution to the life of our school.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Be proficient in supporting aspects of teaching and learning, under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Demonstrate strong 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.

What We 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 strong commitment to supporting your professional development.

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

Application forms can be downloaded from North East Jobs, or from the school’s website, and should be returned to school by 1.00pm on the closing date. We accept either printed or emailed applications. If a printed application form is needed, this is available from the school office.

Closing date: Friday 12th December, 1.00pm

Shortlisting: Friday 12th December (pm)

Interviews: Week commencing 15th December – date to be confirmed.

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