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Hetton Lyons Primary School · Houghton le Spring · Sunderland

Job description

Tyne and Wear Learning Trust are seeking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their highly successful school, East Herrington Primary Academy.

Hetton Lyons Primary School prides itself on being wonderful place to learn, play and work, nestled at the heart of a supportive and welcoming community. Our supportive environment is centered around recognising strengths and fostering a growth mindset, where every child is empowered to embrace challenges and achieve excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity to appoint a motivated and efficient cleaner, to join a friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic team. The successful candidate will make a real difference to the cleanliness at the school by being professional, ensuring high standards and working effectively as part of a team.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Provide and sustain a clean environment to facilitate the effective teaching of pupils, and to aid the prevention of any health risks
  • Has a willingness to gain knowledge of health & safety procedures and precautions

  • A strong commitment to safeguarding

  • Can work effectively as part of a team and individually

  • Has effective time management to fulfil duties to the required standard

  • A willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities

  • Is flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances

In return we can offer:

  • Continued Professional Development

  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

  • Family Friendly Policies and Procedures

  • Generous Holiday Entitlement

  • A team of friendly staff

  • A collaborative Multi-Academy Trust

    The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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About this school

Hetton Lyons Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11

Not rated
Pupils
428
Avg teacher salary
£48,463
Pupil:teacher ratio
24.2:1
Academy trust
BALMORAL LEARNING TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH5 0AH

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Salary
£12.71 Hourly National Living Wage
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
12 October 2026
Closing date
4 November 2026

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