Level 2 Teaching Assistant

North East Ambition; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in the Tees Valley is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join their team. This fixed-term position offers a pay scale of £20,578 - £20,906 for 32.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will work closely with children across primary ages, fostering positive relationships, and contributing to the school's ethos. A commitment to safeguarding is essential. Applications are open until January 9th, 2026, with interviews set for January 13th.

Qualifications

• Experience working across the primary age range.
• Loves working with children of all abilities.
• Works well as a team and embraces school ethos.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in managing classroom activities.
• Assist in the educational and social development of students.
• Implement school policies and procedures.

Skills

Experience working across the primary age range

Ability to forge positive relationships with children

Teamwork and embodying school ethos

Understanding of nurture principles

Job description

Lynnfield Primary School

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Pay Scale: Scale Point 6-7 (£20,578 - £20,906)
Contract: 32.5 hours per week (term time + 5 days – 47 weeks)
Required from January 2026
Fixed term until 31st December 2026

Website: www.lynnfieldschool.org.uk
Telephone: [phone]

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our school where everyone is valued within our ethos of mutual respect.

The successful applicant must demonstrate:

• Has experience working across the primary age range.
• Loves working with children of all abilities, being able to forge positive relationships quickly.
• Can lead by example and will embody our school motto.
• Works well as a team and will embrace our school ethos.
• Has an understanding of the principles of nurture and can apply them in practice.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance. Pre‑employment checks, including an online and social media search, will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

The post will be based at Lynnfield Primary School. As part of Lingfield Education Trust, there are exciting opportunities to work across the Trust and for career progression.

Application packs are available on the school website. All completed application packs must be returned directly to the school via email to Emma White, School Business Manager [e-mail].

Visits to the school are encouraged.

Closing date: Friday, 9th January 2026 at 9 am.
Shortlisting: Friday 9th January 2026.
Observation and interviews: Tuesday 13th January 2026