Teaching Assistant

St Aidan's; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

St Aidan's CE Memorial Primary School in Hartlepool is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our caring team. The role is permanent and part-time, aligned with term time plus specified days, to support learning across our primary school.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 2 TA qualification, have strong numeracy and literacy, and be committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children. DBS checks will be required.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills
• Have the knowledge understanding and skills to support learning
• Be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and well-being are achieved

Responsibilities

• Work alongside our teaching staff to play an important part in helping children get the most out of their learning
• Help to provide rich experiences to enable our children to become effective learners
• Support daily routines in a stimulating and creative setting

Skills

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Job Summary

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days

Advert Start Date:
25/09/2026

Advert End Date:
12/10/2026 09:00

Salary:
Actual salary £18,349 - £18,640 based on 30hrs/week Term Time +5 additional days

Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant

Vacancy ID:
302581

Employment Location:
Hartlepool

Closing date:
12 Oct

Further Information

We wish to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team of professionals at St Aidan's CE Memorial Primary School.

We are looking for someone who can nurture, inspire and motivate pupils and has experience of working in a primary setting.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a relevant Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills
• Have the knowledge understanding and skills to support learning
• Be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and well-being are achieved
• Have the ethos and philosophy to build good relationships with children and parents, support daily routines in a stimulating and creative setting and help to provide rich experiences to enable our children to become effective learners
• Have a commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing of childrenWork alongside our teaching staff to play an important part in helping children get the most out of their learning

St Aidan's CE Memorial Primary School is a bright, lively and exciting learning environment.

St Aidan's CE Memorial Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced DBS certificate will be sought along with other relevant employment checks.

Closing date 9am on 12 October 2026

Shortlisting 12 October 2026

Interviews TBC

Supporting documents

• Job Description.pdf (138.05 KB)
• Job Specification.pdf (119.64 KB)