Level 3 Teaching Assistants x 2
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
29/09/2026
Advert End Date:
12/10/2026 12:00
Salary:
NJC MBC Grade E, Pt 8 1x 33 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days - £21,351 actual salary 1x 13 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days - £8,411 actual salary
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Middlesbrough
Further Information
Berwick Hills Primary School
Westerdale Road
Berwick Hills
Middlesbrough
TS3 7QH
Tel: 01642 245598
Head Teacher: Tessa Smith
Level 3 Teaching Assistants x 2
Required as soon as possible
Permanent post
NJC MBC Grade E, Pt 8
- 1x 33 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days - £21,351 actual salary
- 1x 13 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days - £8411 actual salary
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our staff team.
We are looking for someone who can nurture, inspire and motivate pupils and has experience of working in a Primary school.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive practice, with the ability to adapt support and learning approaches to meet the diverse needs of all pupils, including those with SEND, SEMH needs, and other barriers to learning. Work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement work programmes with individuals and groups, in or out of the classroom. This may include children who require detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.
The successful candidate will:
• Hold a relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistants qualification
• Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills
• Have the knowledge, understanding and skills to support pupils learning
• Be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and well-being are achieved
• 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
• Have a commitment to safeguarding and well-being of children
This is an opportunity to join a warm and welcoming staff team, in a foundation school rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted (November 2023).
Our school was rebuilt in 2011 and offers a high-quality, attractive learning environment. We are committed to developing and nurturing staff through many opportunities for CPD.
Berwick Hills Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (DBS) check.
Closing date: Monday 12th October 2026 at 12 noon
Applications can be made through:-
33 hour post:
https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/teaching-assistant-level-3-93951a6d-39ab-4dbb-bd17-ca865188139d
13 hour post:
https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/teaching-assistant-level-3-berwick-hills-primary-school-middlesbrough
Visits to the school are welcomed; please contact 01642 245598 to arrange.