Teaching Assistant - Bewley Primary School (Billingham)- Spark Education Trust

Stockton Academy Vacancies; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Bewley Primary School. The role involves supporting classroom activities and assisting with pupils' educational needs, particularly those with special educational needs. This temporary position promises a rewarding experience in a nurturing school environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Supportive staff and governing body

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs (SEN) is preferred.
• Ability to assist in learning and classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in managing pupils and the classroom.
• Support learning activities for pupils, including those with SEN.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant



Location: Bewley Primary School (Billingham)

Start Date: September 2025

Actual Salary: £18,916 to £19,655

Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week, term time only

Contract Type: Temporary until 31 August 2026

Closing Date: 12.00pm, Friday 27 June 2025

Interviews: Thursday 3 July 2025



About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff, to undertake

work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils, including those with SEN and to assist the teacher

in the management of pupils and the classroom



About Us

We are a newly merged Trust, Spark Education Trust which currently consists of 11 Primary Schools and 4 Secondary Schools.

The Spark Education Trust can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with collaborative schools that are passionate about the progress and development of every student.



What we have:

• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere


• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve


• An aspirational curriculum for all students


• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team


• Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers


• Opportunities for career development

For further details on us as an organisation, please click here.

https://valt.org.uk/our-schools/



How to Apply

Please make sure that the completed application form is returned via email to [e-mail] addressed toMrs S Clift, Headteacher.



Please note that feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates, if you do not receive an invite to interview within 30 days of the advert’s closing date assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application for this post.



Safeguarding Notice

The Spark Education Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.