Teaching Assistant L4
Frederick Nattrass Academy, Darlington lane, Norton, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1BZ
Salary: £34,434.00 - £36,363.00 FTE, pro rata salary £18,089.00 - £19,102.00
Closing Date: 10.02.2026 at 23.59
Benefits & Grade
Grade 6 / SCP 23-25
Contract Details
Fixed Term to 17/07/2026 term time only.
Contract Hours
22 hours per week
Disclosure
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.
Job Description
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
Frederick Nattrass Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. As part of the role, you will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for the delivering of learning opportunities across a wide range of subjects.
We are seeking someone who is:
* Committed to the welfare and achievement of young people.
* Calm, patient and able to build positive relationships with students.
* Skilled in supporting students with a range of additional needs, including SEMH and SEND.
* A team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.
* In return, you will be part of a highly supportive team dedicated to improving outcomes for all students. You will receive trust training and development opportunities, and you’ll work in an environment that values professionalism, care and teamwork.
Northern Education Trust offers:
* The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
* The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
* The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
* A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
* A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
* Free flu vaccinations
* Free onsite parking
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
For more information, please contact Mrs C,McLaggan, PA/Office Manager, at cmclaggan@northerneducationtrust.org
To apply for this post, please visit:
Closing date: 10th February 2026 23:59