Job Description

WISE Academies

Town End Academy, Borodin Avenue, Town End Farm, Sunderland SR5 4NX.

Teaching Assistant EYFS Nursery - Permanent

SCP 5 - 6: 21,907 - 22,255 per annum (25,583- 25,989 pro rata)

37 hours per week, term time plus 5 days (39 weeks)

Required for November 2025

Vacancy ref: TE/ 286410

(please quote this reference when requesting an application form)*

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team of professionals for the 2-Year-Old Centre at Town End Academy.

We are looking for someone who can nurture, inspire and motivate Foundation Stage pupils and has experience of working in an EYFS team, particularly in 2-year-old provision. Town End Academy is a vibrant, supportive and welcoming school, with a fantastic team, who are both nurturing and inspirational. We are committed to providing the best learning experiences possible with the children placed at the centre of everything we do. Each child at Town End is treated as an individual; allowing room for particular talents and skills to flourish, as well as encouraging confidence and success in areas they find challenging to accomplish.

We pride ourselves on our caring, inclusive ethos where all children are supportive of one another. Our children are encouraged to explore and develop all aspects of their characters in order to become confident, independent thinkers, who are prepared for the next stage of their lives at each transition.

You will perform a key role in supporting children's learning in all its aspects. You will be required to work with targeted groups and or classes and must have a good understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes.

Our mission is to provide a high-quality educational community, which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment.

The successful candidate will:

Relevant Early years Qualification e.g.; Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner, BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Children's Play, Learning and Development(Early Years Practitioner), Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator). Be experienced in working with children aged 2-5. Confidently support quality first teaching of children alongside the class teacher. Be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and well-being are achieved. Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills. Have the ethos and philosophy to build good relationships with children and parents, support daily routines in a stimulating and creative setting and help to provide rich experiences to enable our children to become effective learners. Have a commitment to safeguarding and well-being of children. Be able to use ICT to support learning.

We can offer you:

The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, in the Academy and as part of WISE Trust. Exceptionally enthusiastic children and families who love WISE Academies. Competitive Salary. Local Government Pension Scheme. 25 days annual leave rising to 28 after 5 years. Excellent wellbeing package including GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and support networks. Excellent training and peer support. A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos. An attractive and well-resourced school in the heart of its community. A commitment to managing staff workload and well-being at all times. Ongoing commitment to your professional development.
WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure Barring Services.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

WISE Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online.

Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK.

You can apply online through the North East Jobs Website, go to WISE Academies Jobs and click Apply for Teaching Assistant EYFS - Permanent - Town End Academy

Or click this link to apply: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Teaching_Assistant_EYFS_Permanent_Town_End_Academy/286410

For further details, please see the supporting documents section of this advert. For any queries, please contact WISE Recruitment Team by telephone 0191 7070125 [option 5] or e-mail recruitment@wiseacademies.co.uk

Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 24th October 2025

Shortlisting: TBC

Interviews: TBC

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 21,907.00-22,255.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person