EYFS Teaching Assistant – Fixed Term - Thornley Academy
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
14/09/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 28/09/2026 12:00
Salary:
SCP 5 – 6: £21,907 - £22,255 per annum (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE)
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Thornley
Further Information
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team of professionals at Thornley Academy. <br /> <br /> At Thornley Academy, we recognise that every child is unique, and we are committed to helping each one flourish and become the very best version of themselves. Inclusion lies at the heart of everything we do, and everyone in our community is warmly welcomed, supported, and celebrated. Our dedicated staff always place the needs of our pupils first, continually seeking the most effective ways to ensure every child thrives. We are passionate about fostering a love of learning through an engaging, enjoyable, and inspiring environment, and we uphold high standards of behaviour, respect, and courtesy. If you share our values and commitment to making a meaningful difference, we warmly encourage you to join our team and apply for a role at Thornley Academy.<br /> <br /> You will perform a key role in supporting children’s learning in all its aspects. You will be required to work with targeted groups and or classes and must have a good understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes. <br /> <br /> Our mission is to provide a high-quality educational community, which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment. <br /> <br /> <strong>The successful candidate will: </strong> <ul> <li>Relevant Early years Qualification e.g.; Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner, BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Children's Play, Learning and Development (Early Years Practitioner), Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator). </li> <li>Be experienced in working with children aged 2-5. </li> <li>Confidently support quality first teaching of children alongside the class teacher. </li> <li>Be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and well-being are achieved. </li> <li>Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills. </li> <li>Have the ethos and philosophy to build good relationships with children and parents, support daily routines in a stimulating and creative setting and help to provide rich experiences to enable our children to become effective learners. </li> <li>Have a commitment to safeguarding and well-being of children. </li> <li>Be able to use ICT to support learning. </li> </ul> <strong>We can offer you: </strong> <ul> <li>The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, in the Academy and as part of WISE Trust. </li> <li>Exceptionally enthusiastic children and families who love WISE Academies. </li> <li>Competitive Salary. </li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme. </li> <li>25 days annual leave rising to 28 after 5 years. </li> <li>Excellent wellbeing package including GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and support networks. </li> <li>Excellent training and peer support. </li> <li>A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos. </li> <li>An attractive and well-resourced school in the heart of its community. </li> <li>A commitment to managing staff workload and well-being at all times. </li> </ul> Ongoing commitment to your professional development. <br /> WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. <br /> <br /> The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. <br /> <br /> This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure Barring Services. <br /> <br /> The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible. <br /> WISE Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online. <br /> <br /> Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK. <br /> <br /> <strong>You can apply online through the North East Jobs Website, go to WISE Academies Jobs and click Apply for Teaching Assistant EYFS - Fixed Term/ Temporary - Thornley Academy*<br /> <br /> For further details, please see the supporting documents section of this advert. For any queries, please contact WISE Recruitment Team by telephone 0191 7070125 [option 5] or e-mail recruitment@wiseacademies.co.uk<br /> <br /> Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 28th September 2026</strong><br /> Shortlisting: TBC <br /> Interviews: TBC<br />
Please note
This job is closed for applications.