Teaching Assistant

West Park Primary School, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS26 0BU

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week, a working schedule of 8.30 am – 3.30 pm Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, term time only (190 days per year). Permanent.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £18,914.89
• Pay scale: Spinal Column Point 5 (Band 5)

What skills and experience we're looking for

West Park Primary School wishes to appoint a permanent Teaching Assistant and has a vacancy for a suitably experienced, enthusiastic and committed individual in our caring and welcoming school. This position would be to start on 1stSeptember 2026.

We are seeking applicants who are committed to supporting the development of all pupils within an inclusive and nurturing learning environment. The successful candidate will work alongside teachers to deliver planned learning activities and provide high-quality support to ensure every child can succeed. We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who have a passion for supporting children with special educational needs within a mainstream setting, helping them to thrive and reach their full potential as part of an inclusive classroom. We value staff who are caring, adaptable, and dedicated to putting the needs of pupils first. The role requires a versatile individual who is willing to work across the school, including within the Early Years setting. You will be joining an established, supportive, and committed team of staff who work collaboratively to provide the best possible outcomes for all children.

What the school offers its staff

Applicants will have experience of working as a classroom or teaching assistant, within a primary school environment. This could include a successful student placement. Applicants should possess NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. Candidates should be suitably qualified and experienced and be able to meet the criteria detailed on the person specification.

Visits to school are welcome and can be arranged by contacting the school office. For an informal discussion about the position please contact Louise Sheffield, Headteacher on 01429 282090 or via Louise.Sheffield@westpark.adastraschools.org

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.

Requesting an application form

Application forms and further details are available via the Ad Astra website site:

https://adastraschools.org/careers/

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TA Advert West Park - band 5 - June 2026.doc - 88 KB (opens in new tab)

About West Park Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 336 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Park Primary School website
• Email address: Louise.Sheffield@westpark.adastraschools.org
• Phone number: 01429 282090
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-park-primary-school-ts26-0bu

Arranging a visit to West Park Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Louise.Sheffield@westpark.adastraschools.org.

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