Job Description

Position

: Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term - Hasting Hill Academy

Location:

WISE Academies, Hasting Hill Academy, Tilbury Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR3 4LY

Salary:

SCP 5 - 6: 9,753 - 9,908 per annum (24,790 - 25,183 pro rata)

Hours:

17 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 DAYS (39 weeks)

Vacancy reference:

HH/ 283017

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team of professionals.

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.

Hasting Hill Academy is a vibrant and welcoming school, with a fantastic staff team. We are committed to providing the best learning experiences possible, with the children placed at the centre of everything we do; children always come first. We aim for the children in our school to be happy, safe, enjoy learning and achieve their full potential. Everyone, not just the children, see themselves as part of an effective learning community working hard to achieve excellence. We ensure that pupils in the early years are provided with a stimulating, knowledge rich curriculum. We ensure that all areas of learning are meticulously mapped so that pupils acquire the knowledge and skills they need to be ready for the next stage of their education.

The successful candidate will:

Hold a relevant Level 3 Childcare or Teaching Assistant qualification (or willingness to work towards). Minimum requirements are grade 4 (C) in Maths and English at GCSE. Be experienced in working with children. Confidently support colleagues during the wraparound care sessions. Be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards of physical and personal development and well-being are achieved. Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills. Have some knowledge of different programmes or activities that could be used with a range of ages simultaneously. 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 for our children. Have a commitment to safeguarding and well-being of children. Be able to use ICT to support learning.
Our mission is to provide a high-quality educational community, which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment. All are valued and inspired to flourish and grow as individuals. WISE Academies set high expectations for staff and students in order to meet our mission and raise standards.

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 who are eager to learn. 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 - Fixed Term - Hasting Hill Academy

Or follow this link to apply: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Teaching_Assistant_Fixed_Term_Hasting_Hill_Academy/283017

For any queries, please contact WISE Recruitment Team by telephone 0191 7070125 [option 5] or e-mail recruitment@wiseacademies.co.uk

Please quote the vacancy reference when requesting additional information.

Closing date: 12 noon Wednesday 3rd September 2025

Shortlisting: Wednesday 3rd September

Interviews: Wednesday 10th September

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 9,753.00-9,908.00 per year

Expected hours: 17 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/09/2025
Reference ID: HH/ 283017