Barmston Village Primary School - Teaching Assistant

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School:andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Barmston Village Primary School

Address:andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Barmston Centre, Washington, Tyne andamp; Wear NE38 8JA

Tel: andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; 0191 4175945andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;

Email: andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; office@barmston.com

Web:andnbsp;andnbsp; andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; www.barmston.com

Head teacher: andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Mrs S Bainbridge

Number on Roll:andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; 210 plus 25 FTE Nursery

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Position: Teaching Assistant Term Time 32.5 hours per week andnbsp;

Fixed Term 1.9.26 andndash; 21.7.27

Salary: Grade 2 Point 5-6 pro rata

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The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to support our children within our school.andnbsp; We are looking for someone who:andnbsp;

Is a qualified Teaching Assistant Level 2
Has a caring and nurturing approach towards children to ensure all pupils achieve their very best
Has an enthusiasm for teaching and learningandnbsp;
Has high expectations of childrenand#39;s achievement and behaviour and the ability to demonstrate quality classroom practiceandnbsp;
Is motivated and uses their initiative when necessaryandnbsp;
Is passionate about creating a stimulating learning environmentandnbsp;
Has experience of working in a primary school setting
Works very well as part of a team and is willing to participate fully in all aspects of school lifeandnbsp;
Is able to relate well to children and adults, offering personal and social support to the wellbeing of key children and their families, attending relevant meetingsandnbsp;
Has sound literacy and numeracy skillsandnbsp;
Is a caring and understanding person, with a good sense of humour, who is committed to supporting high standards and enjoyment of learningandnbsp;andnbsp;

Experience:andnbsp;


Experience of working in a teaching and learning capacity
Experience of working with SEND
Experience of teaching individuals and small groups
Experience in planning learning for individuals and small groups
Experience of working with children with general and specific learning difficulties
Ability to use skills, expertise and experience to support pupil learning

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a Disclosure andamp; Barring Service check from the Criminal Records Bureau.

School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Safeguarding Board Procedures.andnbsp; This appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and references.

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Application forms and further details are available by email at office@barmston.com where completed applications should be returned. andnbsp;



School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Safeguarding Board Procedures.andnbsp; This appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and references.

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Closing Date: andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Thursday 14 May 2026andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;

Shortlisting:andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Friday 15 May 2026andnbsp;

Interview Date: andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;Thursday 21 May 2026

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