Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
Archibald Primary School, Middlesbrough, TS5 4DY10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
3 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months
Actual salary
- £18,886
What skills and experience we're looking for
Required for September 2026: Teaching Assistant (Level 2) – 2 positions
Headteacher: Mr S Cowgill (from September 2026)
Number on roll: 420 with a 39 place nursery and a 15 place pre–school provision
Salary: Scale point 6, actual salary £18,886. FTE salary £25,989 (pay award pending)
Hours: 32.08 hours per week. Term time only
Contractual Status: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 in the first instance.
Required for September 2026
The Governing Body is seeking to recruit, for September 2026, two dynamic, creative and highly motivated, suitably experienced teaching assistants to join our warm and welcoming school. One position will be in KS1 and one position will be in KS2.
This would be an excellent opportunity for someone aspiring to be a teacher, or a recently qualified teacher who is unable to secure their first appointment but keen to be working in a school environment.
The successful applicant will:
- Hold a recognised NQV level 2 Teaching Assistant qualifications or equivalent
- Have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- A good understanding of child development
- Be able to demonstrate very good relationships with children and adults.
- Be able to motivate children and inspire them to learn.
- Be a good team player.
- Have knowledge of the KS1 or KS2 curriculum
We offer a lively, inclusive learning environment. Our school ethos is one of commitment to the education of the whole child, fostering community involvement and nurturing a sense of belonging. We believe that everyone can achieve. We have a strong team of very skilled staff who work in partnership with Governors.
If you would like to join our friendly, caring team at Archibald, please download further details form our school website (www.archibladpri.org.uk). Details can also be e-mailed to potential applicants. Please contact the school office (01642 804 101).
Completed application forms should be posted to the Head teacher designate, Mr S Cowgill at the above address, or emailed to our administration team (office@archibaldschool.org.uk ) by Friday 3rd July.
Please be clear in your application which post you are applying for, or if you are interested in both posts.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted following the shortlisting date.
This school is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all and ensuring that all stages of the recruitment and selection process are free from unlawful discrimination and bias. Recruitment and selection procedures may be monitored to ensure that applicants are not being discriminated against on the grounds of any protected characteristic; sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, on information available in the public domain.
Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026 (12 noon)
Shortlisting: Monday 6th July 2026
Interviews: w/b Monday 13th July 2026
What the school offers its staff
Pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pensions)
Annual flu vaccination for all staff
Employee Assistance Programme
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Archibald Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 493 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Archibald Primary School website
- Email address
- office@archibaldschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01642 804101
Arranging a visit to Archibald Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@archibaldschool.org.uk.
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