Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2
Location: Bader Primary School (Thornaby)
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Actual Salary: £12,330 to £12,810 (Grade F, SCP 7 to 8)
Hours of Work: 20 hours per week, term time plus 5 days
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 12.00pm, Friday 3rd July 2026
Interviews: Monday 13th July 2026
About the Role:
We are seeking a Level 2 Early Years qualified teaching assistant to join our wonderful staff team. The role will be primarily based in our Early Years setting and involve supporting the teaching and learning of children of all abilities, including children with SEND needs. Whilst our current need is for support in our 2’s setting within nursery, we are looking for someone who is flexible in their outlook and enjoys working with primary children of all ages. This role may also incorporate supporting SEND children during break and lunchtimes.
About Us:
We are a recently merged Trust, Spark Education Trust which currently consists of 11 Primary Schools and 4 Secondary Schools. The Spark Education Trust can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with collaborative schools that are passionate about the progress and development of every student.
What we have:
- A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
- Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
- An aspirational curriculum for all students
- A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
- Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers
- Opportunities for career development
Safeguarding Notice:
The Spark Education Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.
Bader Primary School is committed to safeguarding, for further information on the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy please visit www.bader.org.uk.
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