Teaching Assistant - Level 3

Caedmon Primary School, Middlesbrough, TS6 7NA

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  February 2026 or as soon as possible after.

• Closing date

  29 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 January 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: 30.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31st August 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Actual salary: £18970 - £19273 per annum
• Pay scale: NJC Points 7-8

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidates will:

• embrace the ethos and vision of Caedmon Primary School;
• be able to support in the delivery of high quality learning experiences for all pupils;
• have a proven track record in effectively supporting groups and individuals in a primary setting,
• have high expectations of learning and behaviour and the use of nurture techniques;
• have high levels of emotional intelligence to establish positive relationships with pupils and colleagues and to contribute to maintaining the calm, working atmosphere that our pupils enjoy.
• be supportive, nurturing and understanding;
• be able to communicate effectively with all members of the school community;
• have excellent behaviour management skills including positive approaches;
• have an excellent command of Standard English;

Please state your relevant strengths, experience and interests in your application.

What the school offers its staff

Our school can offer:

• a very friendly, caring and supportive team;
• quality professional development opportunities in collaboration with other schools;
• polite and enthusiastic pupils; and
• supportive parents and governors.

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

Steel River Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks and completion of a disqualification by association declaration form (Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009).

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

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About Caedmon Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 251 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Caedmon Primary School website
• Email address: enquiries@caedmon.steelriver.org.uk
• Phone number: 01642 453187
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/caedmon-primary-school-middlesbrough

At Caedmon Primary School, our vision is to:

Create a happy, safe and inspirational environment where all of our children can thrive.

Ensure all children have a voice and differing needs are acknowledged, accepted and fully met.

Prepare our children for the next stage in their learning, developing independence, resilience, self-belief and respect for one another so they can be successful both now and in the future.

Provide memorable learning experiences that are full of special moments which will develop inquisitive minds, a love of learning and prepare our children for the world around them.

Deliver an exciting and creative curriculum that is aspirational for pupils and develops the whole child. Our curriculum aims to develop a range of knowledge and skills through an enquiry-based, child-led approach where children view mistakes as a learning tool.

Establish a highly valued, knowledgeable and inspirational school team who are strong role models for our children and who create a supportive and nurturing environment for them to learn and grow.

Be the heart of the community with parents welcomed in regularly to work alongside their children, celebrate their successes and where strong home/school partnerships are established to help our children be the best they can be.

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