Level 3 Teaching Assistant
School: Barmston Village Primary School
Address: Barmston Centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear NE38 8JA
Tel: 0191 4175945
Email: office@barmston.com
Web: www.barmston.com
Head teacher: Mrs S Bainbridge
Number on Roll: 210 plus 25 FTE Nursery
Job Overview
32.5 Hours per week – Term Time Only
Grade 3 (Point 7 – £26,403) pro rata to weeks and hours worked
Key Responsibilities
* Support children within our school.
Qualifications
* At least a relevant NVQ level 3 Teaching and Learning/Coaching qualification or willingness to complete a Teaching Assistant course.
* Evidence of a caring and nurturing approach towards children to ensure all pupils achieve their very best.
* Enthusiasm for teaching and learning.
* High expectations of children's achievement and behaviour, and the ability to demonstrate quality classroom practice.
* Motivated and uses initiative when necessary.
* Passion for creating a stimulating learning environment.
* Experience working in a primary school setting.
* Strong teamwork skills and willingness to participate fully in all aspects of school life including extra-curricular activities.
* Ability to relate well to children and adults, offering personal and social support to the wellbeing of key children and their families, attending relevant meetings.
* Sound literacy and numeracy skills.
* Good sense of humour and commitment to supporting high standards and enjoyment of learning.
Experience
* Experience of working in a teaching and learning/coaching capacity.
* Experience of working with SEND.
* Experience of teaching individuals and small groups.
* Experience in planning learning for individuals and small groups.
* Experience of working with children with general and specific learning difficulties.
* Ability to use skills, expertise and experience to support pupil learning.
Disability and Safeguarding
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check from the Criminal Records Bureau. School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Safeguarding Board Procedures. This appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and references.
How to Apply
Application forms and further details are available by email at office@barmston.com where completed applications should be returned. Advert was posted on Friday 17.10.25. Closing Date: Monday 3.11.25 noon. Shortlisting will occur on Monday 3.11.25. Interview Date: Friday 7.11.25.
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