Specialist Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Sacred Heart Primary School; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Middlesbrough is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support children with SEND in a mainstream plus classroom. You will contribute to the well-being of all pupils and help raise standards within a friendly, inclusive school community.

The role is permanent, 30 hours per week, term-time only, with a salary of £26,847 - £27,274 pro rata (actual salary £18,323 - £18,615). Visits welcomed; closing date 9am 19 November 2026; interview 30 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with ASD and other SEND needs.
• Commitment to innovation, creativity and inclusion.
• Will support children with SEND in learning activities and helping with their social and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND in learning activities within a mainstream plus classroom.
• Promote the well-being and social-emotional development of pupils.
• Work as part of a committed team to raise standards.

Skills

SEND experience

ASD experience

Creativity

Inclusion

Job description

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: £26,847 - £27,274 pro rata (actual salary: £18,323 - £18,615)

Hours: 30 hours per week, Term Time Only

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Ayresome Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 4NP

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking specialist teaching assistant to join our friendly, inclusive school, to support children with SEND in a mainstream plus classroom. The successful candidate will have a clear commitment to promoting the well-being of all the children in our care and to raising standards.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

1. Will promote our friendly Catholic ethos, and will work as part of a committed team.
2. Will be an excellent practitioner with high expectations for children in their learning and behaviour.
3. Will support children with Special Educational Needs with their learning activities and helping with their social and emotional development.
4. Has experience of working with children with ASD and other SEND needs.
5. Will have a commitment to innovation, creativity and inclusion.

We can offer:

1. A strong Catholic ethos.
2. Happy and enthusiastic pupils, who are eager to learn and to benefit from an enriched, extended curriculum.
3. Hard working and dedicated colleagues.
4. Good professional development opportunities.
5. Supportive governors and parents who want the very best for our school.

Visits to the school are very welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office at [e-mail]

Closing date: Thursday 19th November 2026 2026, 9am

Interview date: Monday 30th November 2026