Teaching Assistant (Primary Phase)

Simon Balle All-Through School; Birtley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellbeing programmes

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Free on-site parking

Eye tests

Job summary

Simon Balle All-through School is seeking an enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our experienced primary phase team. We welcome candidates with an interest in EYFS, KS1, KS2 and/or SEND specialists, and experience with students with SEND is preferable but not essential.

The successful applicant will be friendly, flexible and patient, with energy, imagination and a commitment to helping pupils reach their full potential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Qualifications

• Patience, energy and imagination are essential for supporting diverse learners.
• Experience with SEND is preferable but not essential.
• Previous school experience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to reach their full potential in EYFS/KS1/KS2 and SEND contexts.
• Assist with classroom activities and learning stations, under the direction of the teacher.
• Help create an inclusive, safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Energy

Enthusiasm

Imagination

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our experienced team in our primary phase. We are keen to hear from candidates with an interest in either EYFS, KS1, KS2 and/or SEND Specialists. Experience working alongside students with special educational needs is preferable but not essential. The successful applicant will be friendly and flexible with a willingness to help students reach their full potential. Full training and support will be provided.

The role requires someone who has patience, energy, enthusiasm and imagination, who wants to make a positive contribution to the lives of our young people. Previous experience working within a school environment would be desirable, but not essential.

Closing date : Thursday 17th September 2026 however candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

In return we can offer:

Health

GP helpline - appointments 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

• Physiotherapy - personalised treatment plans delivered face to face or on the telephone
• SAS Gym app - access to exercise programmes
• Use of school gym facilities
• Weekly staff-run swimming and fitness classes

Wellbeing

• Individual counselling and therapy sessions
• Mindfulness and stress management - virtual programmes and sessions, Feeling Good app to improve mental health and performance in work and social settings
  
• Wellbeing telephone support for:
  
• Menopause
  
• Bereavement
• Cancer and chronic illness
• Men's health and mental wellbeing
• Maternity support
  
• A dedicated staff wellbeing committee and regular staff social events
  

Financial

• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension scheme - all staff will automatically be enrolled in a pension scheme with either the Teachers' Pension Service or the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  
• Flexible working - to support our staff we offer flexible working opportunities; job share arrangements and part-time working wherever possible.
  
• Free car parking
  
• Free eye tests for display screen equipment users
  

Professional

• Terms and conditions - we offer terms and conditions in line with the School Teacher's Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD), the Burgundy Book (for Teachers) and Hertfordshire's Future Workforce (for Support Staff)
  
• A Commitment to reducing staff workload
• A comprehensive CPD programme with fantastic staff feedback
  

Simon Balle All-through School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are committed to a policy of openness and equality of opportunity in the employment of staff. We will not condone discrimination on the grounds of the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. It is our central responsibility to ensure that every individual that we come into contact with is treated with dignity and respect.