Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Linthorpe Community Primary School

Roman Road

Linthorpe

Middlesbrough

TS5 6EA

Telephone: 01642 885222

Required to start as soon as possible

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Head Teacher:             Mrs G Mitchell

Job Title                        Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Salary:                         Grade E Points 6-7 Actual Salary £18133 – £18437 (pay award pending)  

Hours:                         32.5 hours per week, term time only
8.30am-3.30pm

Contract Status:         Permanent

We are inviting applications from suitably qualified, enthusiastic and motivated candidates to join our team of experienced and highly professional staff. The successful candidate will be supporting the work of the teachers within whole class sessions and will be expected to deliver small group support and interventions as well as occasional whole-class cover.

The successful candidate must:

• have experience of working with children in a school learning environment
• demonstrate a good understanding of the primary curriculum
• have a positive approach to developing relationships with pupils
• have experience of working flexibly and successfully within a range of teams
• be fully committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for all pupils.

Our school offers:

• A fantastic opportunity to join our strong team of passionate, professional, dedicated staff
• An ambitious and inspirational school vision for all
• Wonderful children with excellent attitudes, a love of learning
• Excellent, bespoke professional development opportunities
• A positive working culture where both staff and pupils thrive.

Please note that it is the policy of the school for lunchtimes to be supervised by teaching assistants on a staggered lunch basis and the successful candidate will be expected to take an active lunch time role.

Visits to the school are encouraged at the available sessions detailed below. Please contact the school on the above number to confirm your attendance: 

Monday 16^th September at 3:45pm                            Wednesday 18^th September at 3:45pm

Closing date: 9:00am, Wednesday 25^th September

Interviews Tuesday 1^st  October

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Please see further guidance here:

Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Linthorpe Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.  This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Application forms are available in school/school website www.linthorpeprimary.co.uk and should be returned to the school at the above address for the attention of Mrs Mitchell, Head Teacher. Alternatively, applications can be emailed to Mrs Jane Snook, Office manager at jane.snook@linthorpeprimary.co.uk.