BOWESFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL

ASPIRE, DREAM, ACHIEVE

School Name

Bowesfield Primary School

Job Title

Early Years Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Grade

F

Salary & Spine Points

Actual Salary £22,290 to £22,646

NJC 7 – 8

Hours of work

TTO/Whole

35 hours

Monday to Friday 

Term Time Only plus 5 days

Contract Status

Start as soon as possible

Fixed Term until 31^st August 2027

Are you passionate about helping children thrive? Do you have the skills and motivation to make a real difference in the classroom? We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic and nurturing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner to contribute to high-quality teaching and learning, supporting pupils across the school.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to plan, deliver, and lead whole-class sessions.

About the Role

As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide high-quality support to pupils across a range of abilities.
• Assist the staff with supporting pupils during learning activities.
• Support individual pupils where needed.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Build caring, professional relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Have a good understanding of language development
• Have experience of supporting children with SEND
• Have experience of managing children’s behaviour within an agreed system

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 2 NVQ qualification (or equivalent).
• Hold a qualification in Early Years (or be willing to work towards)
• Has experience supporting children within a school setting.
• Is patient, proactive, and passionate about education.
• Can communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Is committed to helping every child reach their potential.
• Is eager to expand their knowledge, skills and understanding of teaching practices

Why Join Us?

• A warm, friendly, and supportive staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.
• A positive school culture where staff wellbeing matters.
• A chance to make a long-lasting impact on children’s learning and confidence.
• Great, well resourced, learning environments
• Wonderful children who have a love of learning

Safeguarding Disclosure

Bowesfield Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all employees will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the School. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation Offenders Act and is subject to safer recruitment checks which includes a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children, satisfactory references and online searches.

How to apply:

How to Apply

Application Pack (click here)

Please return all completed applications for the attention of the Business Manager, to BPTanya.Richardson@bowesfieldprimary.org.uk or by post to the address below.

Bowesfield Primary School,

Northcote Street,

Stockton-on-Tees,

TS18 3JB

Advert Closing Date

Sunday 1^st November 2026 

Shortlisting/Interview Date

Shortlisting Monday 2^nd November 2026

Interview Monday 9^th November 2026