Job Description

Post: Teaching Assistant Level 2
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st March, 2026

Salary Range: SCP7 - SCP8 26,403.00 - 26,824.00 FTE salary (Salary to be pro rata - 18,914.00 - 19,215.00)

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment
Working Type: Part time (30 hours, 39 working weeks, 45.942 paid weeks)
Base: Badger Hill Academy, Marston Road, Brotton, TS12 2XR

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender's 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.

Badger Hill Academy is seeking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their highly motivated and supportive team. As a SEN support teaching assistant, the successful candidate will support the teaching and learning process within our lower Key Stage 2 team. This thriving academy is looking for applicants who place children at the centre of all decision making,

Ideally, the successful candidate will have:

A passion and drive to make a difference for all children An ability to support children in all areas of learning across the curriculum Be flexible and creative Experience and skills supporting children who have special educational needs Experience and skills supporting children with speech and language communication needs Experience working across the primary age range A good understanding of the National Curriculum Good communication skills The ability to build good relationships with children and adults and work as a team player Excellent organisational skills
Northern Education Trust offers:

The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future; The support and expertise of 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 wellbeing of our pupils.

In order to apply for this position, please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/196709?aisId=12&rmId=3361&src=3

For more information, please contact Angi Langley, PA/Office Manager, at a.langley@northerneducationtrust.org

Closing date: Monday 3rd November 2025 - noon

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Part-time
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: 26,403.00-26,824.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Free flu jabs On-site parking
Work Location: In person