TEACHING ASSISTANTS x 2 posts

Adastraschools; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

West View Primary School wishes to appoint two motivated Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils. 35 hours per week, term time only (190 days), £21,041.90 per annum. Both posts are permanent.

The successful candidates will work under guidance, implement work programmes for individuals and groups, and provide feedback to teachers to assist in planning and resource preparation. Applicants will have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, excellent communication and ICT skills, and be able to

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent is required.
• Excellent communication and ICT skills are essential.
• Ability to follow teachers’ plans.
• Experience as a classroom or teaching assistant in a primary school.

Responsibilities

• Work under guidance to implement work programmes for individuals and groups.
• Provide feedback to teachers to assist in planning and in the management and preparation of resources.
• Engage positively with pupils and colleagues to support learning.
• Contribute to the wider, enriched curriculum and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

ICT skills

TA experience

Plan following

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Teaching Assistants (Band 5) Spinal Column Point 5. 35 hours per week, term time only (190 days), £21,041.90 per annum. Both posts are permanent

West View Primary School wishes to appoint two motivated, enthusiastic and imaginative Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils. These posts will commence as soon as possible.

The successful candidates will work under guidance, implement work programmes for individuals and groups, and provide feedback to teachers to assist in the whole planning cycle and in the management and preparation of resources.

Applicants will possess NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. The school is looking for applicants with excellent communication and ICT skills, who can develop effective relationships with pupils and colleagues and be able to follow teachers’ plans.

Candidates will have experience of working as a classroom or teaching assistant within a primary school environment. Candidates should be suitably qualified and experienced and be able to meet the criteria detailed on the person specification.

The successful candidates will:

• Work in a school with a highly supportive, warm, friendly, and respectful ethos, and the drive and ambition to ensure that all members of staff, and children, achieve their full potential.
• Have the privilege of engaging with hard-working, highly motivated children.
• Be part of a school environment which places high value to the wider, enriched Curriculum.
• Have opportunity to further develop their skills through a variety of professional development opportunities.

For an informal discussion about these positions please contact Lauren Furness, Headteacher on [phone] or via [e-mail].

West View 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).

Closing date is 09:00am on Tuesday 20th October 2026

Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 2nd November

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