Teaching Assistant – based in the specialist Key Stage 2 Higher Needs Base

Sunnyside Academy, Middlesbrough, TS8 0RJ

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £21,240.07 – £21,578.42
• Pay scale: Spinal Column Points 6 - 7 (Band 6)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teaching Assistant – based in the specialist Key Stage 2 Higher Needs Base (Band 6) Spinal Column Points 6 – 7 Salary £21,240.07 – £21,578.42 per annum.35 hours per week, term time only including PD days (195 days per year). Permanent.

We are a large mainstream primary school situated in Coulby Newham with three support bases for children with a Deaf/Hearing Impairment, children with a Visual Impairment and children with moderate learning difficulties. The successful applicant will work alongside a dedicated team within the Higher Needs Base. This position will commence as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will work with teachers to support teaching and learning by working with individuals and/or small groups of pupils, adjusting activities within set parameters under the direction, guidance and supervision of teaching staff. The successful candidate will also have responsibility to provide short term emergency cover by supervising classes.

Candidates should be suitably qualified and experienced, possessing a NVQ level 3 or equivalent and having worked as a classroom or teaching assistant within a primary school, for a minimum of 12 months, together with having experience of supporting learners with SEND and be able to meet the criteria detailed on the person specification

What the school offers its staff

We recognise that for individuals to achieve their best, the wellbeing of all Trust employees should be protected, promoted, and enhanced. The Trusts Staff Wellbeing Charter can also be viewed via the Ad Astra website: Staff Wellbeing Charter – Ad Astra Academy Trust | Ad Astra Academy Trust

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

For an informal discussion about this position please contact Julie Sutton, Headteacher on 01642 596422 or viaJulie.Sutton@sunnyside.adastraschools.org

Requesting an application form

Application forms and further details are available via the Ad Astra website:https://adastraschools.org/careers/

Completed application forms to be emailed torecruitment@adastraacademytrust.com

Candidates must only apply using the application form provided; CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing Date – 9am on Monday 10thNovember 2025Interviews to take place in the week commencing 17thNovember.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Sunnyside Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 272 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sunnyside Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@adastraacademytrust.com
• Phone number: 01642 596422
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sunnyside-academy

Arranging a visit to Sunnyside Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@adastraacademytrust.com.

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