Biddick Primary School - Teaching Assistant

Biddick Primary SchoolKirkham
Biddick
Washington
NE38 7HQ
Tel: (0191) 4151510
Email: admin@biddickprimary.org.uk
Headteacher: Mrs W. Fowler
Number on Roll: 270

Position: KS1 Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade 2 SCP5/6
Contract Type: Fixed Term until January 2028 to cover maternity leave
Working Pattern: Full Time
Required: 4 January 2027

The children, staff and governors of this friendly primary school are looking for a talented and dedicated teaching assistant to join our team.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a reflective practitioner with high expectations for all children.
• Be qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Be proficient in supporting children with general and specific learning difficulties.

We can offer:

• A successful school, where children thrive and enjoy their learning.
• Happy, well-behaved pupils, who are keen to be the best they can be.
• Amazing staff, who are motivated to do their very best for our children.
• A supportive Leadership Team and Governing Body.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Biddick Primary School safeguards and protects its pupils and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.

Please come and visit us to get a feel for our school and to find out more about this post. For further details, an application form or to arrange a visit, please contact Miss V. Mills, School Business Manager.

Closing Date: Noon 16.10.2026
Interviews: W/C 19.10.2026

Applicants who do not receive an invitation to interview should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Attachments

• TA JD OCT 26.pdf
• TA PS OCT 26 (1).pdf