Hylton Castle Primary School - Teaching Assistant
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time
Advert Start Date:
19/05/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 10/06/2026 09:00
Salary:
Grade 3, pt 7 – 11 £26,403– £28,142 pro-rata
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Hylton Castle Primary School
Further Information
Together for Children Sunderland, on behalf of:
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Hylton Castle Primary School
Caithness Road
Hylton Castle
Sunderland
SR5 3RE
Tel: 0191 562 3299
Website: www.hyltoncastleprimary.org.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Wood
N.O.R. 230
Applications are invited for the position of
Teaching Assistant
Permanent Contract
30 hours over five days
Grade 3, pt 7 – 11 £26,403– £28,142 pro-rata
Required 1st September 2026
‘Dream, Believe, Achieve’
We are seeking to appoint a highly committed, enthusiastic practitioner to join our friendly and supportive school.
Applications are welcome from qualified practitioners.
You will need to be:
• Passionate about supporting the needs of ALL children
• Committed to the principles of the school
• An excellent practitioner with high expectations and aspirations for the children
• Able to work as part of a team and be flexible to the needs and priorities of the school.
• Resourceful, pro-active and well-organised
We will provide:
• A supportive and friendly environment
• An induction programme to support you following your appointment
• Wonderful children!
• A school that was described by Ofsted as a ‘good’ school in July 2022.
How to apply:
Application packs are available from the school office. Please return completed applications to Mrs Lisa Wood, Headteacher: info@hyltoncastleprimary.org.uk
• The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 10th June 2026
• Short listing will be held on Wednesday 10th June 2026
• Interviews will be held on Wednesday 17th June 2026
Please note that an online search of shortlisted candidates will be conducted. This will be carried out on search engines, publicly accessible social media platforms, blogs, and professional networks.
If you do not hear anything within 6 weeks of the shortlisting date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful.
Hylton Castle Primary School safeguards and protects its pupils and staff by being committed to responding in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Procedures. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.