Enhanced Teaching Assistant

Job Summary

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Please see advert text

Advert Start Date: 22/05/2026

Advert End Date: 10/06/2026 23:59

Salary: Grade 3, SCP 7-11 (£27,274 - £29,071, pro rata)

Hours per week: 37 Hours

Job Category: Schools - Teaching Assistant

Vacancy ID: 296925

Employment Location: Newbottle Primary Academy, part of Aim High Academy Trust

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 10 Jun

Further Information

ENHANCED TEACHING ASSISTANT
FULL TIME (initially in Reception)
Grade 3 - SCP 7 - 11 (pro rata) - aligned with Trust pay structure
37 hours per week - Term time only plus inset days (39 weeks)
To start: September 2026

The Governors and Head Teacher are seeking to appoint a committed, flexible and highly motivated person to be part of our school team.

You should:

be an outstanding practitioner with high expectations for all children
be proficient in supporting the delivery of all aspects of teaching and learning
be an effective communicator and keen to work in collaboration with colleagues
be willing to be involved in the corporate life of the school, supporting the informal as well as the formal curriculum
have Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

The Trust 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 DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Aim High Academy Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. Applicants can view the Trust's safeguarding policies via our website.

Prospective candidates are welcome to call the school office (0191 5005957) to arrange a visit. Application packs are available on the Trust website. Completed applications should be returned FAO Claire Shield (Headteacher) to the email address provided.

The Trust 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 DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Aim High Academy Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. Applicants can view the Trust's safeguarding policies via our website.

Tour of the school: Thursday 4th June 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026
Shortlisting: Friday 12th June 2026
Observations: Friday 19th June 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 24th June 2026

Supporting documents

Aim High Job Description Enhanced TA 2025.pdf (212.76 KB)
Person Specification - ETA.pdf (160.2 KB)
Part A - Application Form.doc (954.5 KB)
Part B - Application Form.doc (803.0 KB)
GDPR Consent - Application Form.docx (19.04 KB)

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The Governors and Head Teacher are seeking to appoint a committed, flexible and highly motivated person to be part of our school team. You should:

be an outstanding practitioner with high expectations for all children
be proficient in supporting the delivery of all aspects of teaching and learning
be an effective communicator and keen to work in collaboration with colleagues
be willing to be involved in the corporate life of the school, supporting the informal as well as the formal curriculum
have Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

The Trust 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 DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Aim High Academy Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. Applicants can view the Trust's safeguarding policies via our website www.aimhighacademytrust.co.uk

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