KS2 Teaching Assistant Band D (6-9) - Thornaby Church of England Primary School (Dales Academies Trust)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
17/09/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 22/09/2026 12:00
Salary:
NJS Grade D (6-9), Actual salary £14,766 to £15,485, FTE salary £25,989 to £27,254
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Stockton-On-Tees
Further Information
NJS Grade D 6-9 Teaching Assistant (ATA)
Permanent role, to start as soon as possible
24.25 hours
NOR 289 + 52 place nursery
The Head Teacher and Governors of Thornaby Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teaching assistant.
Post
Teaching Assistant (ATA)
Grade/Band
NJS Grade D (6-9), Actual salary £14,766 to £15,485, FTE salary £25,989 to £27,254
Vacancy Hours
24.25 hours per week, worked over five days: three full days of 5.75 hours and two half-days of 3.5 hours. The precise working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate.
Contract Type
Permanent, term-time only plus 5 professional development days.
Weekend Working
N/A
Application Closing Date
Tuesday 22nd September 2026 (at 12noon)
Interview Date
Friday 25th September 2026
Venue for Interview
Thornaby Church of England School
Start date:
Required from the earliest opportunity, with the start date to be agreed.
Advert details
Thornaby Church of England Primary promotes the highest standards for all of our children. The Head Teacher and Governors wish to appoint a motivated and committed Teaching Assistant (ATA) to support pupils in Key Stage 2. The successful candidate will be required to support individual pupils and groups of pupils with learning and intervention in Key Stage 2. We are looking for a good team player who is able to work well as part of a supportive staff, as well as having an ability to foster excellent working relationships with children. Our school environment is a very caring, nurturing one and we value and celebrate the achievements of every child. We take pride in our church school ethos.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a team player who is committed to the aims and ethos of our school
- Have successful experience of supporting learning in a primary school
- Be enthusiastic about working with young children, and able to relate well to staff, parents and children
- Have a good understanding of phonics
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Be flexible and confident in supporting children’s learning
- Be confident to lead intervention work
- Have a positive, consistent approach to behaviour management
- Be able to work under supervision and also use their own initiative
What we can offer:
- Happy and welcoming pupils, staff, governors and parents
- Pupils with good behaviour and a thirst for knowledge
- A warm, supportive environment in which to work, learn and develop
- Opportunity to work in collaboration with other schools and be part of the establishment of the Dales Academies Trust
- A chance to be part of a caring, Christian environment with exciting visions for the future
The successful candidate will become part of a team that is enthusiastically driving the schools forward and building upon their achievements and strengths. We are a warm, inclusive family school with a strong Christian ethos, a sense of community and a commitment to excellence for all children in our care. We aim to ensure that our children feel safe, happy and achieve their potential as a unique individual and as a learner. Christian values are at the heart of all that we do.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school is also committed to safer recruitment procedures. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
We welcome visitors to our school and would really like to meet you prior to your application. If you would like to request an application pack or arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office and speak to Mrs Pawass or email admin@thornaby.dalesmat.org.
Dales Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and must act immediately on any safeguarding concerns in accordance with school and Trust procedures. Safeguarding and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including a children’s barred list check where applicable. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of the Trust’s due diligence and safer recruitment procedures, an online search may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates.
Application forms and further details are available from the school office on admin@thornaby.dalesmat.org and should be returned to the school by email by Tuesday 22nd September 2026 by 12 noon
Interviews will take place on: Friday 25th September 2026
Please note
This job is closed for applications.