Job Title: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Location: Levendale Primary School (Yarm)
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Actual Salary: £12,071 to £12,963 (Grade H, SCP 14 to 17)
Hours of Work: 17.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 days (working Monday to Friday)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 12.00pm, Thursday 23rd October 2025
Interviews: Week Commencing 10th November 2025
About the Role
We are seeking a level 3 qualified teaching assistant to join our wonderful staff team. The role will involve supporting the teaching and learning of children of all abilities. We are looking for someone who is flexible in their outlook and enjoys working with primary children of all ages. They will work closely with class teachers to prepare resources, assist with individual or group learning, manage pupil behaviour and provide feedback about pupil progress. The working pattern will be mornings – 9.00am until 12.30pm. The right candidate will be patient, friendly and have a passion for supporting all children to reach their potential.
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
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How to Apply
Please make sure that the application form is completed and returned via email to levendale@levendale.org.uk, addressed to Mrs J Lewis, 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.