Teaching Assistant Level 3 - The Glebe Primary School

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Glebe Primary School in Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, invites applications for a qualified Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The school prides itself on a warm, caring atmosphere, dedicated staff, and commitment to safeguarding.

You will provide day-to-day classroom support, assist with planning and resources, and help children with SEND within a supportive team, demonstrating excellent attendance and punctuality.

Qualifications

• Qualified level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant.
• Experience in EYFS and supporting children with SEND.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Able to work with a committed team in a busy school.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day classroom support in the EYFS setting.
• Assist with planning, assessment and resource preparation.
• Support children with SEND as part of a team.
• Foster positive relationships with children, staff and parents.

Skills

Professional approach

Nurturing

Resilience

Quality interactions

Behaviour management

Excellent communication

Team player

Punctuality

EYFS experience

SEND support

Education

Level 3 EY Teaching Assistant

Job description

Location

The Glebe Primary School

Closing Date

13th November 2026

Grade H (14-17)

Grade H (14-17)

Contract Details

Fixed term till August 2028 initially

Contract Hours

32.5 hours per week, term time onlyplus 3 PD Days

Actual salary

£22,921 (less than 5 years service) / £23,440 (more than 5 years service) to £24,616 (more than 5 years service).

Interview Date WC

16th November 2026

Disclosure

The Glebe 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. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance.

Job Description

The Glebe Primary School is a large primary school situated in Norton, Stockton on Tees. At The Glebe Primary School, we are proud of the sense of belonging and security that children feel when they are part of our community. We are a Unicef Rights Respecting School. We believe that children can reach their potential to grow socially, morally and educationally- in a warm, lively and caring atmosphere. We have a committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team.

We are seeking to appoint a qualified level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant to work in our Early Years Foundation Stage.

• A professional, nurturing and resilient approach.
• Be proactive and have quality interactions with the children.
• Strong behaviour management skills and be able to help children focus on any given task, encouraging children to interact with others and engage in activities.
• Experience of working in EYFS.
• Experience of supporting children with SEND needs as part of a team. - Commitment and dependability within the workplace, with ability to use your own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively and supportively under the direction of the class teacher.
• The willingness to work flexibly and constructively as part of a team, providing day to day classroom support to the children and assisting with behaviour in a supportive manner.
• Experience of assisting in the implementation of planning, assessment and the preparation of resources and classroom environments.
• The ability to establish good relationships with children, staff, parents and all members of the school community, acting as a role model and demonstrating the high expectations of the school.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality

Due to the expected high demand for this position, we will only contact candidates who are shortlisted for interview.