SEND Teaching Assistant (Level 3) - Norton Primary Academy (Northern Education Trust)

Stockton; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Norton Primary Academy, part of Northern Education Trust, is seeking an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work across all year groups. The role supports pupils with diverse needs, including SEND, across a Good academy with 336 pupils.

You will join a vibrant team, contributing to academic and holistic development, while engaging with families and specialists. The post is fixed-term until 16 July 2027, 19 hours per week over 39 weeks (paid weeks 45.942).

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Experience across year groups in a Good/Outstanding setting
• Ability to adapt strategies to meet pupil needs (SEND focus)

Responsibilities

• Provide small group support during lessons and adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs.
• Provide intimate care for children as required.
• Prepare and adapt learning materials and support the use of technology in classrooms.
• Support students in developing social skills and positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, carers and other professionals to support students.
• Undertake minor clerical duties and resource preparation.

Skills

Small group support

Intimate care

Adapt teaching methods

Use of classroom technology

Student engagement

Team collaboration

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Fixed Term due to SEND funding

Post:

SEND Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Contract Type:

Fixed term until 16th July 2027 due to IMF/SEND funding

Salary Range:

Grade 4, SCP10-12 £28,608-£29,542 FTE

Actual Salary:

£12,979.14-£13,402.89 pro rata

Working Type:

19 hours a week

39 working weeks / Paid weeks: 45.942

Base:

Norton Primary Academy, Berkshire Road, Norton, TS20 2RD

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. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

Norton Primary Academy are looking for an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work across all year groups at our Ofsted rated Good academy. With 336 children on roll at Norton, we are looking for a motivated and child centred individual to join our team. You will be part of a vibrant, supportive community who are committed to academic excellence and holistic development of every student.

Main duties include:

• Provide small group assistance during lessons, adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs, and help pupils engage with the curriculum.
• Provide intimate care for children as required
• Prepare and adapt learning materials, set up classrooms, and assist with the use of technology and other resources.
• Support students in developing social skills, encourage positive behaviour, and offer comfort and reassurance when needed.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, carers, and other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to support students effectively.
• Undertake minor clerical duties, such as photocopying and preparing resources.offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• High quality continuous professional development
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 2nd November 2026