Teaching Assistant (Level 3) & SEND Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Norton Primary Academy (Northern Education Trust)

• Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
• Contract Type: Fixed term from October 2026 to cover maternity leave
• Salary Range: Grade 4, SCP10-12 £28,608- £29,542 FTE
• Actual Salary: £19,127.15- £19,751.62 pro rata
• Working Type: 28 hours a week, 39 working weeks / Paid weeks:45.942
• SEND Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
• Contract Type: Fixed term until 4th June 2027 due to SEND funding
• Salary Range: Grade 3, SCP7-8 (£27,274-£27,709 FTE)
• Actual Salary: £19,537.77-£19,849.38 pro rata
• Working Type: 30 hours a week, 39 working weeks / Paid weeks: 45.942

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. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies: 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

Norton Primary Academy are looking for an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work across all year groups at our Ofsted-rated Good academy. With 336 children on roll at Norton, we are looking for a motivated and child-centred individual to join our team. You will be part of a vibrant, supportive community who are committed to academic excellence and holistic development of every student.

Main duties include:

• Provide small group assistance during lessons, adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs, and help pupils engage with the curriculum.
• Provide intimate care for children as required
• Prepare and adapt learning materials, set up classrooms, and assist with the use of technology and other resources.
• Support students in developing social skills, encourage positive behaviour, and offer comfort and reassurance when needed.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, carers, and other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to support students effectively.
• Undertake minor clerical duties, such as photocopying and preparing resources.
• offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure, taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of the Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• High-quality continuous professional development
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to the interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

• In order to apply for this position, please visit
• https://recruitment.northerneducationtrust.org/vacancies/
• For more information, please contact Miss Cooper (PA/Office Manager) at j.cooper@northerneducationtrust.org
• Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday 13th October 2026