Specialist Teaching Assistant – Level 2

North East Ambition; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Tees Valley is seeking a Level 2 Specialist Teaching Assistant to support children with severe learning difficulties. The role requires excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, understanding of child development, and the ability to work with diverse learners aged from four to nineteen. This permanent position offers a salary of £21,916, working 35 hours per week during term time only. Interested candidates can reach out for more information or check the school’s website for details on the application process.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills required.
• Understanding of special educational needs and child development essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist teachers in delivering educational programs.
• Work with students who have a range of learning abilities.
• Promote the welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

A good understanding of special educational needs

Understanding of child development and learning processes

Ability to work with learners from four to nineteen

Job description

Priory Woods School and Arts College – Specialist Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Priory Woods School and Arts College is a large and successful school for children and young people aged 4–19 with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex needs.

We currently have a vacancy for a Level 2 Specialist Teaching Assistant.

Location: Tothill Avenue, Netherfields, Middlesbrough, TS3 ORH.

Telephone: [phone].

About the role

Scale points: Grade E point 8

Actual salary: £21,916 (actual salary)

Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only plus one week

Contractual status: Permanent

Head teacher: Miss E Fox

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• A good understanding of special educational needs
• Understanding of child development and learning processes
• The ability to work with learners from four to nineteen and with a range of abilities

Contact

Please contact the school and ask to speak to Emma Fox or Vicky McDermott for more information about our school or the post.

Further details on the post and the application process are available on our school website: https://www.priorywoods.middlesbrough.sch.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=798

Safeguarding and Recruitment

Priory Woods is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed, including online checks. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, therefore, all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as “spent” must be declared.

Important Dates

Closing date: 9 am, Monday 26th January 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 26th January 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 4th February 2026