Job Advert Teaching Assistant Level 2
Ref: ELTDEC2502
Working Hours: 34
Working Weeks: 39 (Term Time Only plus 5 days)
Salary Scale Range: NJC SCP 7 - 8
Contract Type: Fixed-term (until 31 August 2026)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Hardwick Green Primary Academy, Tithe Barn Road, Stockton, TS19 8WF
About us: Hardwick Green Academy is a welcoming primary school in Stockton-on-Tees, serving a diverse community. We pride ourselves on creating a calm, supportive environment where every child can flourish. Our school values RESPECT – Resilience, Empathy, Self-awareness, Positivity, Excellence, Communication, and Teamwork – and we expect all staff to model these every day. Working with us means joining a friendly, forward-thinking team in a modern building with excellent facilities. We value collaboration, positivity, and high standards, making Hardwick Green a great place to work and grow.
About the role: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our enhanced mainstream KS2 provision, supporting pupils with complex needs, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The prime areas of need within the class are Communication & Interaction (C&I) and Cognition & Learning (C&L), and the successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, develop independence, and thrive socially and emotionally. Working closely with the class teacher and wider SEND team, you will provide personalised support in lessons, deliver targeted interventions, and help create a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment. You will contribute to planning and adapting activities, implement strategies to support communication and emotional regulation, and promote the wellbeing, engagement, and progress of each pupil. This is a rewarding role for someone who is patient, proactive, and passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with diverse and complex needs.
What we are looking for
We are seeking someone who is:
• Patient, empathetic and resilient, with a passion for supporting pupils with C&I and C&L needs.
• Able to build positive, trusting relationships and use consistent, supportive communication strategies.
• Adaptable and proactive, confident in adjusting activities and approaches to meet individual needs.
• A strong team player, able to collaborate effectively with teachers, therapists, and the wider SEND team.
• Calm, organised and willing to learn, committed to developing their skills in SEND practice and pupil support. 7 What we can offer
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme • Opportunities for development and progression
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lifestyle savings Working arrangements
The role is 34 hours per week which consists of working
• Monday: 8:30am – 4:00pm • Wednesday: 8:30 – 4:30pm
• Tuesday, Thursday and Friday – 8:30am – 3:30pm
Each day has a thirty-minute lunch break.
For more information, please contact Alix Brown (Academy Business Manager) on 01642 677968 or enquiries@hardwickgreenacademy.org.uk
How to apply: You can apply for this position by visiting The Enquire Learning Trust
Closing date and time: Friday 9th January 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 14th January 2026
DBS/Safeguarding Statement
The Enquire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post involves access to children or vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS