Teaching Assistant

About this Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a school with 531 highly motivated and well-behaved pupils on roll, based in Stockton. The school has been part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] since formation in 2018. The Trust is seeking to appoint a TA who can demonstrate ambition and outstanding practice, and harness the skills and enthusiasm of all staff, pupils and the community.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a highly effective organisation. The school is forward facing and determined to provide a bespoke curriculum to meet the needs of the children it serves. Every child deserves to maximise their full potential. This is proven through consistently high outcomes which have been sustained over the last five years.

Our bespoke [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] curriculum is underpinned by three main principles: High Expectations, Resilience and Local & Global Responsibility. It fosters positive character qualities which are encompassed in our Hartburn Hopes; children at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] endeavour to be courageous, honest, compassionate, respectful, resilient, and ambitious and they understand the importance of these virtues.

We are looking to appoint an inspirational and motivational individual who:

• Passionately cares about children’s learning and development.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
• Has a strong commitment to developing high standards of teaching and learning and continue to raise standards.
• Can motivate the whole school community.
• Is passionate about inclusion and have high expectations for every child in their care

The Trust is growing and cooperation with colleagues from other schools will be an essential part of the role. You will be willing to share ideas with others as well as learn from them.

Visits to school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Director of School Improvement, Keith Morrison, to confirm your attendance. The tour will be at 4pm and will be roughly 45-60 minutes. You will have the chance to interact with staff and see some of the facilities and provisions we offer. Tour will be led by Lindsey Wain, Acting Headteacher and Jonathon Bull, Headteacher designate.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (note: this appears to be a typo in original) - Tuesday 5th May

Address: Adelaide Grove, Stockton on Tees, TS18 5BS

Website: https://www.hartburn.org.uk/

OFSTED: https://www.hartburn.org.uk/key-information/ofsted-reports/

How to Apply

Please look carefully at the following materials and apply via MyNewTerm. Applicants are asked to demonstrate their skills and experience that they will bring to the post we would like a covering letter, of no more than 500 words, which details:

• What strengths, skills and experience you will bring to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

The closing date for applications: 12noon, Friday 8th May 2026. The shortlisting selection and invitations to interview the applicants will be completed by Friday 15th May 2026 and interviews are scheduled to be the week commencing Monday 18th May 2026. Exact dates to be confirmed with successful applicants.

Disclosure & Safeguarding

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school and Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to rigorous pre-employment safeguarding checks, which will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

Contact Details

Keith Morrison

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