Grange Park Primary School - Teaching Assistant

North East Ambition; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Sunderland is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to support children’s learning in Key Stage 2. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and contribute to improving educational standards. Candidates should have experience in a primary education setting, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. The role is part-time and fixed-term, offering an opportunity to make a positive impact in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting interventions and phonics in a primary school setting.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Commitment to confidentiality and knowledge of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and observation of children's learning.
• Contribute to raising standards of pupils' achievement.
• Work in collaboration with the class teacher.

Skills

Outstanding practitioner

Experience in Key Stage 1 or 2

Excellent communication skills

Ability to raise standards

Commitment to education

Team player

Job description

External Job Advertisement

GRANGE PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Swan Street, Sunderland, SR5 1EA
Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Headteacher: Mrs D Conneely

Position: Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Salary: Grade 3 (PT 7 – 11) Pro Rata Term Time only 39 weeks
Part Time (22.5 hours per week) – Fixed Term until 22nd July 2026
Required from: As soon as possible

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Level 3), who will make a significant contribution to the life of the school. The post requires work across all phases of the school but will be largely KS2 based.

Qualifications

• is an outstanding, committed practitioner with high expectations for all children
• has experience of working in a Key Stage 1 or 2 setting and supporting the delivery of interventions including phonics.
• can demonstrate excellent communication skills to support and inspire pupils’ learning and be keen to work in collaboration with colleagues
• can contribute to raising standards of pupils’ achievement and to undertake a range of teaching and learning activities in line with the school’s policies and procedures.
• is committed to promoting high standards of care and education
• can maintain confidentiality and discretion and has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures
• is conscientious and demonstrates a commitment to their professional development
• Be a team player and able to work independently

We are really looking to appoint someone who is passionate about primary education and would like to work in a vibrant and forward-thinking school setting. The post-holder will work alongside the class teacher to support the planning, observation, and extension of children's learning. You will work within a supportive and forward-thinking school, where our main aim is ‘Putting Children First’.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Grange Park Primary School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.

Further information, if required, is available by contacting Emma Noble, School Business Manager [e-mail]

Please download an application pack from Jobs North East website for this post and return completed application forms to [e-mail]

Please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short listing purposes

Application Closing Date: 7th January 2026
Shortlisting: To be confirmed
Observation and Interview: Week commencing 12th January 2026