Teaching Assistant - The Grangefield Academy (Northern Education Trust)

Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: Grade 4, SCP 10-12 (£27,694.00 – £28,598.00 FTE, £23,145.00 – £23,901.00 pro rata). Salary amounts quoted are from 1 September to 31 August; if you commence employment partway through the academic year, they are subject to an equated salary adjustment.

Working Type: Part-time (35 hours, 39 working weeks, 45.942 paid weeks).

Base: The Grangefield Academy, Oxbridge Avenue, Stockton on Tees, TS18 4LE.

Regulated Activity: The post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies: 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, supporting students within the English department.

This role will involve working closely with teachers to support learning in lessons, helping students to develop their literacy skills, confidence and engagement with English. You will provide targeted support to individuals and small groups, helping to remove barriers to learning and ensuring all students can achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone passionate about education, with strong communication skills and a commitment to making a positive difference to young people’s lives. The successful candidate will play a key role in creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment, contributing to high-quality teaching and learning across the department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team, where you will be able to develop your skills and make a real impact every day.

Professional Development and Opportunities

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future.
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure, taking on a whole school leadership project.
• The support and expertise of the Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all.
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee Benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and well‑being of our pupils.

In order to apply for this position, please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/200555?aisId=12&rmId=3471.

For more information, please contact Nicola Butler (Business Manager) on n.butler@northerneducationtrust.org or Judith Simpson (Business Services Assistant) on j.simpson1@northerneducationtrust.org.

Closing date: Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 8 am.