Grange Park Primary School - Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 3 scp 7 - 11 £26,403 - £28,142 pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 January 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 289708 |
Summary
External Job Advertisement
GRANGE PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Swan Street, Sunderland, SR5 1EA
Tel:andnbsp; 0191 5490707
andnbsp;
Email:andnbsp; grange.park.primary@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
Headteacher:andnbsp; Mrs D Conneely
andnbsp;
Position: Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Salary: Grade 3 (PT 7 andndash; 11) Pro Rata Term Time only 39 weeks
Part Time (22.5 hours per week) andndash; Fixed Term until 22nd July 2026
Required from: As soon as possible
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Level 3), who will make a significant contribution to the life of the school.andnbsp; The post require work across all phases of the school but will be largely KS2 based.
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who:
is an outstanding, committed practitioner with high expectations for all children
has experience of working in a Key Stage 1 or 2 setting and supporting the delivery of interventions including phonics.
can demonstrate excellent communication skills to support and inspire pupilsandrsquo; learning and be keen to work in collaboration with colleagues
can contribute to raising standards of pupilsandrsquo; achievement and to undertake a range of teaching and learning activities in line with the schoolandrsquo;s policies and procedures.
is committed to promoting high standards of care and education
can maintain confidentiality and discretion and has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures
is conscientious and demonstrates a commitment to their professional development
Be a team player and able to work independentlyandnbsp;
We are really looking to appoint someone who is passionate about primary education and would like to work in a vibrant and forward-thinking school setting. The post-holder will work alongside the class teacher to support the planning, observation, and extension of childrenand#39;s learning.andnbsp; You will work within a supportive and forward-thinking school, where our main aim is andlsquo;Putting Children Firstandrsquo;.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Grange Park Primary School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
Further information, if required, is available by contacting Emma Noble, School Business Manager emma.noble@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
Please download an application pack from Jobs North East website for this post and return completed application forms to emma.noble@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
Please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short listing purposes
Application Closing Date: 7th January 2026
Shortlisting: To be confirmed
Observation and Interview:andnbsp; Week commencing 12th January 2026
andnbsp;
GRANGE PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Swan Street, Sunderland, SR5 1EA
Tel:andnbsp; 0191 5490707
andnbsp;
Email:andnbsp; grange.park.primary@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
Headteacher:andnbsp; Mrs D Conneely
andnbsp;
Position: Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Salary: Grade 3 (PT 7 andndash; 11) Pro Rata Term Time only 39 weeks
Part Time (22.5 hours per week) andndash; Fixed Term until 22nd July 2026
Required from: As soon as possible
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Level 3), who will make a significant contribution to the life of the school.andnbsp; The post require work across all phases of the school but will be largely KS2 based.
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who:
is an outstanding, committed practitioner with high expectations for all children
has experience of working in a Key Stage 1 or 2 setting and supporting the delivery of interventions including phonics.
can demonstrate excellent communication skills to support and inspire pupilsandrsquo; learning and be keen to work in collaboration with colleagues
can contribute to raising standards of pupilsandrsquo; achievement and to undertake a range of teaching and learning activities in line with the schoolandrsquo;s policies and procedures.
is committed to promoting high standards of care and education
can maintain confidentiality and discretion and has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures
is conscientious and demonstrates a commitment to their professional development
Be a team player and able to work independentlyandnbsp;
We are really looking to appoint someone who is passionate about primary education and would like to work in a vibrant and forward-thinking school setting. The post-holder will work alongside the class teacher to support the planning, observation, and extension of childrenand#39;s learning.andnbsp; You will work within a supportive and forward-thinking school, where our main aim is andlsquo;Putting Children Firstandrsquo;.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Grange Park Primary School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
Further information, if required, is available by contacting Emma Noble, School Business Manager emma.noble@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
Please download an application pack from Jobs North East website for this post and return completed application forms to emma.noble@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
Please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short listing purposes
Application Closing Date: 7th January 2026
Shortlisting: To be confirmed
Observation and Interview:andnbsp; Week commencing 12th January 2026
andnbsp;
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