TA - Additional Needs

APPLICATION PACK

KEY POINTS

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 1 year, commencing September 2026
Working Pattern: M-F, 8.30am-4.00pm. 35 hours per week.
Salary: Grade 2, Points 5 - 6. £25,583 - £25, 989 - Pro Rata Term time only.
Closing date: Friday 12^th June, 1.00pm

FURTHER INFORMATION

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for to work across the school, supporting children with additional needs (small group interventions, etc).

Grangetown is a vibrant, friendly and welcoming primary school. We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for a September start.

The post is designed to boost the support we provide for children who need to ‘catch up’ with aspects of their learning. This will include disadvantaged children and children with additional needs. This will involve a range of interventions, carried out with small groups of children, to support basic skills including reading, writing and maths.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, caring and highly committed candidates, who are able to make a positive contribution to the life of our school.

The successful applicant will:

Have the knowledge and skills to work effectively with children who struggle with aspects of their learning.
Be proficient in supporting aspects of teaching and learning, under the direction of classroom teachers and the SENDCO.
Have high expectations for all children, and the ability to motivate children
Be a caring person who wants the very best for all children
Be a team player but also able to work independently when required.
Be an effective communicator, willing to participate fully in the life of the school.

In return we can offer:

A happy and successful school that puts children at the heart of everything we do.
Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and who enjoy school.
Friendly, supportive and dedicated colleagues.
Excellent relationships with parents/carers and the wider community.
A strong commitment to supporting your professional development.

Informal visits are welcomed - please contact our Office on 0191 814 9820 to arrange your visit.

Application forms can be downloaded from North East Jobs, or from the school’s website, and should be returned to school by 1.00pm on the closing date. We accept either printed or emailed applications. If a printed application form is needed, this is available from the school office.

Closing date: Friday 12^th June, 1.00pm

Applications should be returned to the school c/o: Mr Les McAnaney, Headteacher Grangetown Primary School, Grangetown, Sunderland, SR2 8PX, or e-mailed to: office@grangetown.sunderland.sch.uk

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance.