Primary Teaching Assistant
Level 3 Teaching Assistant EYFS
Reference Number: ELTSEP2608
Working Hours: 37 hours
Working Weeks: Term Time Only (+ 2 days)
Salary Scale Range: NJC SCP 7
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: TBC
Location: Rose Wood Academy, The Garth, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS7 0UG
About us
Rose Wood is a happy caring school in the middle of Coulby Newham on the outskirts of Middlesbrough.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our outstanding Foundation Stage team.
What we are looking for
The successful applicant will work under the direction of the Foundation Stage Team Leader and classroom teachers and will demonstrate:
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Experience of working with primary aged children, particularly early years
• A commitment to promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Willingness to work flexibly across our busy Foundation Stage
• A commitment to teamwork and sharing best practice
What we can offer
Membership of – relevant pension scheme
Opportunities for development and progression
Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
Cycle to Work Scheme
Octopus EV Scheme
Lifestyle savings
Rose Wood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This appointment will be subject to safer recruitment procedures and a full enhanced DBS check, and references will be taken up.
If you would like to look around the school, please contact the school office on the number above to make arrangements.
Application pack including the job description and person specification are available via Enquire Learning Trust website www.enquirelearningtrust.org
All applications must be applied for online via the Enquire Learning Trust website – www.enquirelearningtrust.org by the closing date listed below. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone.
Closing Date: 21st September 2026 at Midday
Shortlisting: 21st September 2026
Interviews: 25th September 2026
Rose Wood Academy
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title: Teaching Assistant (Level 3) (EYFS)
Line Manager: Team Leader
To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally (e.g. During short-term absence of teacher) or for regular short periods with teacher’s planning provided.
Support for pupils:
- Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils
- Assist with the development and implementation of support plans
- Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
- Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
- Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities
- Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance
- Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
Support for teachers:
- Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment
- Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate
- Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives
- Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
- Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested
- Undertake marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement/progress
- Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
- Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents with, or as directed
- Administer and assess routine tests
- Provide general clerical/admin. support e.g. administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities etc.
Support for the curriculum:
- Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs
- Implement local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills
- Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
- Help pupils to access learning activities through specialist support