Teaching Assistants (Band 5) Permanent & Fixed Term Ayresome Primary School

Adastraschools; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayresome Primary School is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to support learning, starting September 2025. Candidates will assist in classroom settings and have the opportunity to progress towards becoming qualified teachers. Interested applicants must have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong educational background supporting pupils.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in primary schools.
• Willingness to engage in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support learning of pupils under guidance.
• Implement work programs for individuals and groups.
• Provide feedback to teachers for planning.

Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

(Maternity cover which is expected to last until May 2026)

Teaching Assistants (Band 5) Spinal Column Point 5, £19,738.48 per annum. 35 hours per week, term time only (190 days per year).

At Ayresome Primary School we have an inclusive vision which enables all of our community to achieve, enjoy and know success. Our values and school ethos mean we can work together with our pupils, governors, staff, and families to ensure that children in our school reach their full potential. Due to an increase in pupil numbers, we now require a small number of additional Teaching Assistants. These posts are to commence on 1^st September 2025.

We are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic, and imaginative Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils. The successful candidates will work under guidance, implement work programmes for individual and groups, and provide feedback to Teachers to assist in the whole planning cycle and in the management and preparation of resources.

We would like to hear from you if:

• You have a passion for supporting pupils to learn.
• Would like a potential route to becoming a qualified Teacher.
• You are excited by the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Value professional development.

Ayresome Primary School is committed to training one Teacher Apprentice each year. This post will be recruited internally within the Ayresome staff. This provides an exciting opportunity for candidates appointed who hold the required qualification and are considering a career in Teaching.

The successful candidates will possess:

• An NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to develop effective working relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Experience of working as a classroom or Teaching Assistant within a primary school environment.
• The skills and attributes that meet the criteria detailed on the person specification essential for the role.

For an informal discussion about these posts, please contact Charlotte Haylock, Headteacher on 01642 244961 or via email [e-mail]

For an application form, job description, and person specification please visit http://www.adastraacademytrust.com/careers/

Please return completed application forms by email to [e-mail]

CV’s alone will not be accepted, and candidates are required to complete a Trust application form.

Ayresome 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. As such the successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

These posts are exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).

The closing date for receipt of applications is 09:00am, Monday 23^rd June 2025

Interviews to be held on Friday 27^th June.

Job Profile – TA Band 5 – Ayresome – June 2025
Person Spec – TA Band 5 – Ayresome – June 2025
Ayresome TA Band 5 advert – June 25
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