Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
20/10/2026
Advert End Date:
01/11/2026 23:59
Salary:
SCP 4-6 (£26,016-£26,847 FTE)
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy
Further Information
At Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy we are looking for an excellent Teaching Assistant who has experience of working in a Primary School. The post holder will join our existing team who are vibrant, dedicated and reflective.
Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy, a member of Laidlaw Schools Trust, is a high-performing school with a strong reputation for academic excellence and community engagement. We provide a stimulating and supportive environment where children are encouraged to be curious, ambitious, and resilient. Our team is passionate about delivering outstanding education and fostering a love of learning.
Laidlaw Schools Trust is leading the way in redefining education. We are committed to empowering every child to succeed and every colleague to thrive. Innovation is at the heart of what we do. Every student and teacher receive an iPad, unlocking new ways to teach, learn, and collaborate. This cutting-edge approach ensures our classrooms are dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused, giving you the tools to deliver outstanding education and inspire creativity.
By joining Laidlaw Schools Trust, you become part of a community that values ambition, bravery, and curiosity. We invest in your professional development through clear reward and development pathways, helping you excel and gain skills beyond those offered by other organisations.
At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding.
The full job description and person specification for this role are available as attached supporting documents.
If you are interested in this post, please click apply now and complete our online application form. If you require assistance with your application, please contact recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk
Closing Date for applications: Sunday 1st November 2026 at 23:59
Interviews are expected to take place: Thursday 5th November 2026.
We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.
For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.