Teaching Assistant Level 3

Oakdene Primary Academy, Billingham, Cleveland, TS23 3NR

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 May 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: 17.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 12 noon. Working term-time plus an additional five days.
• Contract type: Fixed term - One year until 31 August 2027
• Actual salary: £12,079.13 per annum
• Pay scale: NJC points 14 to 17

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who can work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to create a positive learning environment which enables all children to thrive, both academically and pastorally. Please see job description and personal specification for more details

What we are looking for

At Oakdene Primary Academy, we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team from September 2026.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and energetic professional who:

• Is qualified at Level 3
• Is an optimist and is committed to working in a team environment
• Is able to use their initiative, steps in to assist where needed, anticipates challenges, and takes proactive steps to resolve them
• Is willing to undertake First Aid Training
• Is caring, compassionate and dedicated to making a difference
• Is highly organised and has a positive attitude towards their role

What the school offers its staff

Membership of Tyne and Wear Pension Fund (in partnership with Teesside Pension Fund)

Opportunities for development and progression

Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured

Cycle to Work Scheme

Lifestyle savings

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

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.

TA3 for Sept 2026 Job Pack.pdf - 486 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oakdene Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 284 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oakdene Primary Academy website
• Email address: l.martin@oakdeneprimary.org.uk
• Phone number: 01642 560768
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakdene-primary-school-billingham

The successful candidate will become part of a vibrant, supportive, and ambitious school community.


Oakdene Primary Academy is an exceptional place to work and as part of the Enquire Learning Trust, we offer excellent professional development opportunities and effective working partnerships between our schools.


Oakdene offers visionary and dynamic leadership that empowers staff; access to high-quality CPD and professional growth opportunities; a stimulating, well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environment; a strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming atmosphere; experienced and skilled colleagues who work collaboratively; and delightful, enthusiastic children and supportive parents and governors. 

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