Teaching Assistant (Level 3) - Caedmon Primary School (Steel River Academy Trust)

Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Type of Contract:

• Fixed-term contract until 31st August 2027, Term Time Only - plus PD Days
• Working Hours: 30.5 hours per week
• Benefits & Grade: C+ (Level 3) Scale Points 7-8
• Actual Salary: £19,596 - £19,909 per annum)

Required: October 2026 or as soon as possible after.

The governors of Caedmon Primary School are seeking to appoint 1 Teaching Assistant from October 2026.

The successful candidate 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.

Our school can offer:

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

Applications are invited from prospective candidates who are able to demonstrate that they meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

• Closing date: Friday 9th October 2026
• Shortlisting: Monday 12th October 2026
• Interviews: Wednesday 14th October 2026

Caedmon 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 and completion of the disqualification by association declaration form (Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009)

Caedmon Primary School, Attlee Road, Grangetown, Middlesbrough, TS6 7NA Tel: 01642 453187

Email: enquiries@caedmon.steelriver.org.uk