Teaching Assistant Level 3

North East Ambition; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Tees Valley is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join their team on a fixed-term basis until 31st August 2026. The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality learning experiences and build positive relationships with pupils. Candidates should have a strong track record in supporting students and excel in communication and behaviour management. This role offers a nurturing environment with professional development opportunities, closing date for applications is 29th January 2026.

Benefits

Supportive team

Quality professional development opportunities

Well-behaved pupils

Qualifications

• Proven track record in effectively supporting groups and individuals in a primary setting.
• High expectations of learning and behaviour.
• Excellent command of Standard English.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality learning experiences for all pupils.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication

Behaviour management

Supporting learning

Job description

Position: 1 x Teaching Assistant (Level 3) (Term Time Only - plus PD Days)

Contract: Fixed-term Maternity Cover until 31st August 2026

Required همراه February 2026 or as soon as possible after.

Salary: Grade C+ (Level 3) Scale Points 7-8 (Actual Salary £18,970 - £19,273 per annum)

Hours: 30.5 hours per week

The governors of Caedmon Primary School are seeking to appoint 1 Teaching Assistant from February 2026.

The successful candidate will:

• embrace the ethos and vision of Caedmon Primary School;
• be able to support in the delivery of high-quality learning experiences for all pupils;
• have a proven track record in effectively supporting groups and individuals in a primary setting;
• have high expectations of learning and behaviour, and the use of nurture techniques;
• have high levels of emotional intelligence to establish positive relationships with pupils and colleagues, and to contribute to maintaining the calm, working atmosphere that our pupils enjoy.
• be supportive, nurturing and understanding;
• be able to communicate effectivelyောင် with all members of the school community;
• have excellent behaviour management skills, including positive approaches;
• have an excellent command of Standard English;

Please state your relevant strengths, experience and interests in your application.

Our school can offer:

• a very friendly, caring and supportive team;
• quality professional development opportunities in collaboration with other schools;
• extremely well-behaved, polite and enthusiastic pupils;
• supportive parents and governors.

Applications are invited from prospective candidates વડે demand that they meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

Closing date: Thursday 29th January 2026

ShortlistingEverything: Friday 30th January

Interviews: Monday 2nd February 2026

Caedmon Primary School 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 practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and completion of the disqualification by association declaration form (Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009).

Caedmon Primary School,
Attlee Road
Grangetown
Middlesbrough
TS6 7NA
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]