Teaching Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £20,080 i £20,723 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS3 9HD |
| Cwmni: | Lift Schools |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | CAL120820_1750343334 |
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Salary: NJC 5 - 7 (Actual) £20,080 - £20,723 (FTE) £24,790 - £25,584 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 35 hours per week - 39 weeks per year
Contract type: Fixed term - until Aug 2026
Start date: September 2025
Are you ready to make a positive difference in a warm, inclusive primary school setting? At Caldicotes Primary Academy, we're seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children across all areas of KS1. Join us and play a vital role in helping every child access the curriculum, grow in confidence, and achieve their full potential.
About the role
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers to provide targeted support-both one-to-one and in small groups-across all ages, being flexible to support Nursery through to Year 6 (predominantly KS1) To do this effectively, we would like candidates to already have relevant school experience. You'll assist with lesson delivery, support positive behaviours, prepare resources, and ensure our classroom environments are stimulating, safe, and inclusive. You'll also have opportunities to support trips and out-of-school activities.
Skills and Experience we would like to see:
- Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or currently working towards it)
- Experience supporting children in both Key Stage 1
- Knowledge of strategies to support pupils with SEND
- Familiarity with phonics programmes such as Read Write Inc
- Understanding of child development and how children learn
- Confidence using digital tools to support learning and communication
- Positive behaviour management experience
- A flexible, proactive approach and a genuine passion for primary education
- UK right to work, as this role is not eligible for sponsorship.
About Caldicotes Primary Academy
Caldicotes Primary Academy is a vibrant and nurturing school at the heart of its Middlesbrough community. We're proud of our inclusive ethos, where every child is supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to create a welcoming environment where students feel safe, valued and inspired to achieve their very best.
With a strong focus on high expectations and personalised support, we foster a love of learning in every child. We value innovation in teaching and learning and invest in professional development for all staff, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes for our pupils. As part of Lift Schools, we benefit from shared expertise and opportunities to grow as a school and as individuals.
Closing date: 26th June
Interview dates: 4th July
This is a fixed term contract until August 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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