NJS Grade D 4-6 Teaching Assistant
Required from asap
30 hours
NOR 314 + 52 place nursery
The Head Teacher and Governors of Thornaby Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teaching assistant.
Post
Teaching Assistant
Grade/Band
NJS Grade D (4-6) £18058.65 – £18510.86, gross salary
Minimum Age Requirement
Vacancy Hours
30 hours per week: (hours divided equally over 5 days: Monday-Friday)
Contract Type
Fixed Term till 1.9.2025 to 31.8.2026, Term Time Only + PD days(5)
Weekend Working
N/A
Application Closing Date
Thursday 10th July 2025
Interview Date
Tuesday 15th July 2025
Venue for Interview
Thornaby Church of England School
Start date:
1st September 2025
Advert details
Thornaby Church of England Primary promotes the highest standards for all of our children. The Head Teacher and Governors wish to appoint a motivated and committed Teaching Assistant to support pupils in LKS2. The successful candidate will be required to support individual pupils and groups of pupils with learning and intervention in Lower Key Stage 2. We are looking for a good team player who is able to work well as part of a supportive staff, as well as having an ability to foster excellent working relationships with children. Our school environment is a very caring, nurturing one and we value and celebrate the achievements of every child. We take pride in our church school ethos.
The successful candidate will:
Be a team player who is committed to the aims and ethos of our school
Have successful experience of supporting learning in a primary school
Be enthusiastic about working with young children, and able to relate well to staff, parents and children
Have a good understanding of phonics
Have excellent written and oral communication skills
Be flexible and confident in supporting children’s learning
Be confident to lead intervention work
Have a positive, consistent approach to behaviour management
Be able to work under supervision and also use their own initiative
What we can offer:
Happy and welcoming pupils, staff, governors and parents
Pupils with good behaviour and a thirst for knowledge
A warm, supportive environment in which to work, learn and develop
Opportunity to work in collaboration with other schools and be part of the establishment of the Dales Academies Trust
A chance to be part of a caring, Christian environment with exciting visions for the future
The successful candidate will become part of a team that is enthusiastically driving the schools forward and building upon their achievements and strengths. We are a warm, inclusive family school with a strong Christian ethos, a sense of community and a commitment to excellence for all children in our care. We aim to ensure that our children feel safe, happy and achieve their potential as a unique individual and as a learner. Christian values are at the heart of all that we do.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school is also committed to safer recruitment procedures. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
We welcome visitors to our school and would really like to meet you prior to your application. If you would like to request an application pack or arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office and speak to Mrs Pawass or email admin@thornaby.dalesmat.org .
The school 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.
Application forms and further details are available from the school office on admin@thornaby.dalesmat.org and should be returned to the school by email Thursday 10th July 2025
Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 15th July 2025
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