Level 2 Teaching Assistant

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Linthorpe Community Primary School in Middlesbrough invites applications for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to start Autumn 2026. This permanent, term-time role is 32.5 hours per week, 8.30am-3.30pm.

The post carries a Grade D salary, actual £19,540-£19,849, with strong support for professional development and a welcoming, collaborative team. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering high-quality teaching and pupil support.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a school learning environment.
• Good understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Positive approach to developing relationships with pupils.
• Experience of working flexibly within a range of teams.
• Committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils.

Skills

Experience with children

Primary curriculum understanding

Relationships with pupils

Flexible good teamwork

Job description

Linthorpe Community Primary School

Roman Road
Linthorpe
Middlesbrough
TS5 6EA

Telephone: [phone]

Required for Autumn 2026

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Head Teacher: Mrs G Mitchell

Job Title Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade D Points 5-6 Actual Salary £19,540 - £19,849

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only
8.30am-3.30pm

Contract Status: Permanent

The successful candidate must:

• have experience of working with children in a school learning environment


• demonstrate a good understanding of the primary curriculum


• have a positive approach to developing relationships with pupils


• have experience of working flexibly and successfully within a range of teams


• be fully committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for all pupils.

Our school offers:

• A fantastic opportunity to join our strong team of passionate, professional, dedicated staff


• An ambitious and inspirational school vision for all


• Wonderful children with excellent attitudes, a love of learning


• Excellent, bespoke professional development opportunities


• A positive working culture where both staff and pupils thrive.

Please note that it is the policy of the school for lunchtimes to be supervised by teaching assistants on a staggered lunch basis and the successful candidate will be expected to take an active lunch time role.

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be requested by contacting our school office on 01642 885222.

Closing date: 9:00am on Friday 25th September

Interviews: W/C 28th September

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Please see further guidance here:

Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Linthorpe Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.