Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Conyers School & Sixth Form (SPARK Education Trust)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
29/09/2026
Advert End Date:
21/10/2026 12:00
Salary:
£20,376 to £21,172 (Grade F, SCP 7 to 8)
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
Teaching Assistant Level 2
Conyers School & Sixth Form (Yarm)
Start Date:
As soon as possible
Actual Salary:
£20,376 to £21,172 (Grade F, SCP 7 to 8)
Hours of Work:
32.5 hours per week, Term Time Plus 2 Days
Contract Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
12.00 pm, Wednesday 21st October 2026
Interviews:
w/c 2nd November 2026
Join an exceptional team at Conyers — a thriving, positive school where your work makes a real difference to our young people and the wider community. At Conyers, we focus on recognising effort, rewarding success, and nurturing perseverance.
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated, organised, committed and passionate person to join our Special Educational Needs department. The successful candidate will work in a strong, supportive school team under the direction of the SENCo.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team in a truly innovative school, we would be delighted to hear from you.
As outlined in the job description and person specification, the successful candidate key responsibilities are:
- Understanding of a range of Special Educational Needs
- Experience of working in a Secondary environment with SEN Students
- Good interpersonal skills enabling effective liaison with teaching and support staff teams
- Ability to support students to GCSE level in Maths & English
Why Work With Us?
- We value our staff and offer:
- A digitally innovative iPads for Learning school with excellent facilities.
- A collaborative and supportive team ethos across the school.
- A strong focus on staff wellbeing, with events and activities throughout the year.
- Free annual flu vaccination voucher.
Come and be part of something special. At Conyers, we develop independent, determined students who are confident, creative, and empathetic. Together, we make a positive difference.
About Us
We are 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
For further details on us as an organisation, please click here.
https://sparkeducationtrust.org.uk
For further information on the school, please click here:
https://conyers.org.uk
How to Apply
Please make sure that the application form is completed and returned via email to sharvey@conyers.org.uk addressed to Mr C Coleman, Head of School.
Please note that feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates, if you do not receive an invite to interview within 30 days of the advert’s closing date assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application for this post.
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.
Conyers School and Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding, for further information on the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy please click here.
https://conyers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Spark-SafeguardingChildProtectionPolicy25-26-9363310254.pdf
Application Pack: Previous applicants need not apply