Higher Level Teaching Assistant across KS1 & KS2 (4 days)

We are able to offer you an exciting professional opportunity in one of our Schools. You will be a higher level teaching assistant supporting pupils and classes across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Your duties may also include leading small groups of pupils, one to one support for pupils and supporting during breaktimes, lunchtimes and within our wraparound care offer.

Village Primary is a school with 246 highly motivated and well-behaved pupils on roll, based in Thornaby. The school has been part of Prince Regent Street Trust since formation in 2018. The Trust is seeking to appoint a TA who can demonstrate ambition and outstanding practice, and harness the skills and enthusiasm of all staff, pupils and the community.

At Village, our school motto is ‘Explore, Dream, Discover’. This demonstrates our love of learning and our belief that children should explore new concepts, objects and ideas in a variety of hands-on ways. We have high aspirations and encourage our children to work towards any career goal that they set their mind towards. This motto runs throughout our curriculum and delivery of subjects. Our challenge is to achieve awe and wonder through new learning with a passion for lifelong development.

Our children enjoy an engaging curriculum filled with real-life experiences which foster independence, collaboration and a determination to succeed. It is our job to help children become ready for the next phase in their education, equipped for the 21st century and the global world that we occupy. The staff have an in-depth understanding of the needs of the pupils and work co-operatively towards shared goals that always have children at their heart.

We are looking to appoint an inspirational and motivational individual who:

Passionately cares about children’s learning and development.

Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.

Has a strong commitment to developing high standards of teaching and learning and continue to raise standards.

Can motivate the whole school community.

Is passionate about inclusion and have high expectations for every child in their care

The Trust is growing and cooperation with colleagues from other schools will be an essential part of the role. You will be willing to share ideas with others as well as learn from them.

Please look carefully at the following materials and apply via MyNewTerm. Applicants are asked to demonstrate their skills and experience that they will bring to the post we would like a covering letter, of no more than 500 words, which details;

What strengths, skills and experience you will bring to Village Primary?

Visits to school are warmly encouraged. Please contact School Office Manager, Stacey Neal, to confirm your attendance. The tour will be at 4pm and will be roughly 45-60 minutes. You will have the chance to interact with staff and see some of the facilities and provisions we offer. Tour will be led by Debbie Wheeldon, Headteacher.

Village Primary School

Tour date: Tuesday 30th June

Address: Windsor Road, Stockton on Tees, TS17 8PW

Email: enquiries@thevillageprimary.org.uk

Phone: 01642 676768

Website: https://www.thevillageprimary.org.uk/

OFSTED: https://www.thevillageprimary.org.uk/key-information/ofsted/

The closing date for applications: 12noon, Friday 3rd July 2026. The shortlisting selection and invitations to interview the applicants will be completed by Friday 3rd July 2026 and interviews are scheduled to be the Wednesday 8th July 2026. Exact times to be confirmed with successful applicants.

Disclosure

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school and Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to rigorous pre-employment safeguarding checks, which will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

The appointment is in accordance with the relevant Department for Education and employment legislation, to provide professional leadership to the school which secures its success and improvement, ensuring high quality education for all its pupils and good standards of learning and achievement.

Candidates must only apply via MyNewTerm. Visit Trust Vacancies page for more information.

CV’s will not be accepted.