Teaching Assistant

East Herrington Primary Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 3PR

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,847.00 - £27,242.00 Annually (FTE) SCP 5-6 £26,847 – £27,242 FTE / £23,672 – £24,021(Term Time + 5 days)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Tyne and Wear Learning Trust are seeking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their highly successful school, East Herrington Primary Academy.

East Herrington Primary Academy is a vibrant, welcoming and inclusive school, renowned for its strong sense of community and commitment to excellence. We foster an environment where both staff and pupils thrive, promoting collaboration, innovation, and the highest standards of achievement. As a Teaching Assistant, you will have an important role in helping to develop engaging learning experiences and ensuring that all pupils are given the right support and opportunities to thrive.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting our pupils to reach their full potential, working closely with teachers and colleagues to create a positive, stimulating and inclusive learning environment. We are looking for someone who will contribute positively to our school community, build strong relationships with children and adults, and share our commitment to ensuring that every child feels valued, supported and able to succeed.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a qualification in Childcare, Education or Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Has high aspirations for, and cares passionately about all children
• Secure excellent educational outcomes for all pupils
• Be hard working, ambitious and be prepared to go the extra mile
• Show empathy with children recognising their individual needs and achievements

As part of Tyne and Wear Learning Trust, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative team where your ideas and expertise are valued.
• Access to professional development and training to support your career progression.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support and advice.
• Staff discounts through Discounts for Teachers, helping you save on a wide range of everyday purchases and experiences.
• A generous pension scheme to support your future.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children.

If you would like to visit the school, please contact the School Office at ehpa@balmorallearningtrust.co.uk Application information is available at https://www.ehpa.co.uk

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.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About East Herrington Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 476 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: East Herrington Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/east-herrington-primary-academy

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