Ayresome Primary School
Worcester Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 4NT
Teaching Assistants (Band 5)
Spinal Column Point 5, £20,369.88 per annum (pay award pending). 35 hours per week, term time only (190 days per year). Permanent.
At Ayresome Primary School we have an inclusive vision which enables all of our community to achieve, enjoy and know success. Our values and school ethos mean we work together with our pupils, governors, staff, and families to ensure that children in our school reach their full potential. Due to an increase in pupil numbers, we now require a small number of additional Teaching Assistants. These posts are to commence on 1 September 2026.
We are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic, and imaginative Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils. The successful candidates will work under guidance, implement work programmes for individual and groups, and provide feedback to Teachers to assist in the whole planning cycle and in the management and preparation of resources.
Why apply?
- You have a passion for supporting pupils to learn.
- Would like a potential route to becoming a qualified Teacher.
- You are excited by the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Value professional development.
Ayresome Primary School is committed to training Teacher Apprentices. This post will be recruited internally within the Ayresome staff. This provides an exciting opportunity for candidates appointed who hold the required qualification and are considering a career in teaching.
One of these posts may be placed in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and applications are welcomed from candidates who hold a relevant Early Years qualification.
Successful candidates will possess:
- An NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to develop effective working relationships with pupils and colleagues.
- Experience of working as a classroom or Teaching Assistant within a primary school environment.
- The skills and attributes that meet the criteria detailed on the person specification essential for the role.
For an informal discussion about these posts, please contact Charlotte Haylock, Headteacher on 01642 244961 or via email aycharlotte.haylock@ayresome.adastraschools.org. You are welcome to visit school to have a brief tour and ask any questions you may have on Monday 8 June at 1pm. Please email to confirm your attendance if you wish to do this.
For an application form, job description, and person specification, visit https://adastraschools.org/careers/. Candidates must only apply using the application form provided; CV’s will not be accepted.
Ayresome 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. As such the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).
The closing date for receipt of applications is 09:00am, Monday 15 June 2026.
Interviews to be held on Monday 22 June 2026.
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