Level 3 Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Positive working culture

Friendly staff and pupils

Job summary

Linthorpe Community Primary School in Middlesbrough is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support learning across the primary age range.

The post is 32.5 hours per week, term time only, with a fixed one-year contract. The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive staff team and contribute to a positive school culture.

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 teams.
• Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in delivering lessons and activities.
• Assist with pupil supervision during lunchtimes as required.
• Contribute to a safe and caring learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff to support school priorities.

Skills

Experience with children in school

Understanding of primary curriculum

Relationship building with pupils

Team working and flexibility

Commitment to pupil outcomes

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Linthorpe Community Primary School

Roman Road Linthorpe Middlesbrough TS5 6EA Telephone: [phone]

Required for Autumn 2026

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job Title Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade E Point 6 - 7, Actual Salary £20,374 - £20,698

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

Contract Status: One year fixed

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

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.

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

Interviews: W/C 28th September