Teaching Assistant Vacancy (Level 2) - Year 2 - Bankfields Primary School (Steel River Academy Trust)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
29/09/2026
Advert End Date:
15/10/2026 15:00
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Middlesbrough
Further Information
Start Date Tuesday 3rd November 2026 (or sooner if possible)
Working Pattern: 15 hours per week
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Contract: Fixed term until 21st July 2027
Salary: SCP 6-7 - £9,492 actual per annum
Weeks: Term time only (39 weeks) + PD days
About the Role
The Headteacher and Governors of Bankfields Primary School are seeking an experienced Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team in Year 2.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has the confidence to work independently and collaboratively within a supportive team
• Is creative and innovative in their approach to teaching and learning
• Has a proven track record supporting groups and individuals in Key Stage 1, including pupils with SEND
• Demonstrates highly effective behaviour management skills and supports children’s social, moral, and emotional development
What we can offer:
- A friendly, caring, and supportive ethos• Polite and well-motivated pupils
- A dedicated and enthusiastic staff team
- A well-resourced, high-quality learning environment
- Supportive parents and governors
- Ongoing professional development
To find out more about this vacancy:
To discuss this post, please contact Mrs Emma Gatenby (Headteacher) via the school office:
Tel: 01642 453157
email: emma.gatenby@bankfields.steelriver.org.uk
Closing Date: Thursday 15th October 2026 at 15:00
Interviews: Tuesday 20th October (afternoon)
Visits to the school:
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged by prior arrangement with the Headteacher. Please contact the school office on the number above if you would like to arrange a visit.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to the interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
Steel River Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.
Completed applications should be returned to the Trust at the following address:
Bankfields Primary School, Mansfield Road, Eston, Middlesbrough, TS6 0RZ
Applications can also be returned by e-mail to:
Emma.Gatenby@bankfields.steelriver.org.uk