Level 3 Learning Assistant (Mainstream)

Level 3 Learning Assistant (Mainstream)

Job Summary

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full time - term time
• Advert Start Date: 01/06/2026
• Advert End Date: 17/06/2026 12:00
• Salary: £21,240 - £21,578
• Job Category: Education
• Vacancy ID: 297227
• Employment Location: Middlesbrough
• Closing date: 17 Jun

Further Information

Level 3 Learning Assistant (Mainstream)
Status: Permanent
Required: September 2026
Salary: NJC Point 6-7 (FTE £25,989 - £26,402), pro-rata (£21,240 - 21,578)
Hours: 35 hours, term time only (TTO) plus 5 PD Days
Reporting to: Executive Headteacher
Academy: Pennyman Primary Academy

About the Trust

The Trust was established in 2015 and provides education and enrichment activities to more than 1100 children across five Academies, located in Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland local authority areas.

Academies within the Trust are:

• Brambles Primary Academy (3 to 11 years)
• Discovery Special Academy (2 to 16 years)
• Dormanstown Primary Academy (2 to 11 years)
• Pennyman Primary Academy (3 to 11 years)
• Wilton Primary Academy (3 to 11 years)

About the role we are looking to appoint

We are looking to appoint a dedicated learning assistant, who is proactive, enthusiastic, capable and reliable. As a Level 3 learning assistant, you will work alongside class teachers, helping pupils to get the most out of their learning and supporting individuals or groups of pupils. You may also be required to work 1:1 with pupils. This post will be in KS2 and experience with children with SEMH, would be an advantage, although not essential.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, can remain calm and positive, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills. We are looking for someone who can be a role model to our children and support them in being successful learners. The right candidate will combine excellence for supporting our learners and will be able to engender to all stakeholders the academy core values of Aspiration, Inspiration, Collaboration and Celebration. You will be confident in adapting strategies to support a wide range of learning and emotional needs, and committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where all pupils can thrive.

Please contact the academy office on to arrange a visit.

For your information, the recruitment timetable is detailed below:

• Closing Date: Wednesday 17th June 12noon
• Shortlisting Date: Thursday 18th June
• Interviews: Monday 22nd June

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We are looking to appoint a dedicated learning assistant, who is proactive, enthusiastic, capable and reliable. As a Level 3 learning assistant, you will work alongside class teachers, helping pupils to get the most out of their learning and supporting individuals or groups of pupils. You may also be required to work 1:1 with pupils. This post will be in KS2 and experience with children with SEMH, would be an advantage, although not essential. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, can remain calm and positive, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills. We are looking for someone who can be a role model to our children and support them in being successful learners. The right candidate will combine excellence for supporting our learners and will be able to engender to all stakeholders the academy core values of Aspiration, Inspiration, Collaboration and Celebration. You will be confident in adapting strategies to support a wide range of learning and emotional needs, and committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where all pupils can thrive.

Salary: NJC Point 6-7 (FTE £25,989 - £26,402), pro-rata (£21,240 - 21,578) Hours: 35 hours, term time only (TTO) plus 5 PD Days Reporting to: Executive Headteacher Academy: Pennyman Primary Academy About the Trust The Trust was established in 2015 and provides education and enrichment activities to more than 1100 children across five Academies, located in Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland local authority areas. Academies within the Trust are:

• Brambles Primary Academy (3 to 11 years)
• Discovery Special Academy (2 to 16 years)
• Dormanstown Primary Academy (2 to 11 years)
• Pennyman Primary Academy (3 to 11 years)
• Wilton Primary Academy (3 to 11 years)