Teaching Assistant

Hetton Lyons Primary School, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 0AH

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  26 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• 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, Hetton Lyons Primary.

Hetton Lyons Primary School is a welcoming, nurturing and inclusive school with a strong commitment to ensuring every child feels valued, supported and able to achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive learning environment where staff work collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of our pupils and families. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning, helping to create engaging educational experiences and ensuring that all pupils have the encouragement, care and opportunities they need 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 office@hettonlyonsprimaryschool.co.uk

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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 Hetton Lyons Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 431 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hetton Lyons Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hetton-lyons-primary-school-houghton-le-spring

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