Teaching Assistant with 1:1 Support - Fixed Term - Thornley Academy
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
08/09/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 23/09/2025 12:00
Salary:
SCP 3 – 4: £18,651 - £18,944 per annum (£24,796 - £25,185 pro rata)
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Thornley Academy
Further Information
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team of professionals. This post is a fixed term position to provide 1:1 support for pupils.
You will perform a key role in supporting the child’s learning in numerous aspects. Some aspects include working directly with the pupil, preparing resources, delivering a 1:1 curriculum and work on areas of Passport to Learning.
At Thornley Academy we believe that every child is truly unique and we are here to help each and every child become the best version of themselves. Inclusion is key and every person is warmly welcomed, supported and celebrated at our school. All staff genuinely put each child first and foremost and explore ways to enable each child’s needs to be met. We are passionate about learning and strive to ensure a love of learning in an engaging, enjoyable and inspiring atmosphere. We have high expectations of exemplary behaviour and courtesy.
Our mission is to provide a high-quality educational community, which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment. All are valued and inspired to flourish and grow as individuals.
WISE Academies set high expectations for staff and students in order to meet our mission and raise standards.
The successful candidate will:
- Minimum requirements are grade 4 (C) in Maths and English at GCSE.
- Level 2 Early Years practitioner (or a willingness to work towards).
- Confidently support quality first teaching of children alongside the class teacher.
- Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
- Have some knowledge of different intervention programmes, for example, precision teaching and be willing to engage in further training.
- Be willing to help with self-care skills if needed.
- Have a commitment to safeguarding and well-being of children.
- Be able to use ICT to support learning.
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, in the Academy and as part of WISE Trust.
- Exceptionally enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
- Competitive Salary.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- 25 days annual leave rising to 28 after 5 years.
- Excellent wellbeing package including GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and support networks.
- Excellent training and peer support.
- A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
- An attractive and well-resourced school in the heart of its community.
- A commitment to managing staff workload and well-being at all times.
- Ongoing commitment to your professional development.
WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure Barring Services.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.
WISE Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online.
Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK.
You can apply online through the North East Jobs Website, go to WISE Academies Jobs and click Apply for Teaching Assistant with 1:1 Support - Fixed Term - Thornley Academy
For further details, please see the supporting documents section of this advert. For any queries, please contact WISE Recruitment Team by telephone 0191 7070125 [option 5] or e-mail recruitment@wiseacademies.co.uk
Please quote the vacancy reference when requesting additional information.
Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Shortlisting: TBC
Interviews: TBC
Please note
This job is closed for applications.