Sunderland City Council



Childrenandrsquo;s Services



School: Barmston Village Primary School

Address: Barmston Centre, Washington, Tyne andamp; Wear NE38 8JA

Tel: 0191 4175945

Email: office@barmston.com

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Head teacher: Mrs S Bainbridge

Number on Roll: 210 plus 25 FTE Nursery



Level 3 Teaching Assistantandnbsp;

32.5 Hours per week -Term Time Onlyandnbsp;

Grade 3 (Point 7- andpound;26,403) pro rata to weeks and hours worked

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The Governors and Head teacher wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to support our children within our school.andnbsp; We are looking for someone who:andnbsp;



? Have at least a relevant NVQ level 3 Teaching and Learning/Coaching qualification or be willing to complete a Teaching Assistant course.

? Has a caring and nurturing approach towards children to ensure all pupils achieve their very best

? Has an enthusiasm for teaching and learningandnbsp;

? Has high expectations of childrenand#39;s achievement and behaviour and the ability to demonstrate quality classroom practiceandnbsp;

? Is motivated and uses their initiative when necessaryandnbsp;

? Is passionate about creating a stimulating learning environmentandnbsp;

? Has experience of working in a primary school setting

? Works very well as part of a team and is willing to participate fully in all aspects of school life including extra-curricular activities

? Is able to relate well to children and adults, offering personal and social support to the wellbeing of key children and their families, attending relevant meetingsandnbsp;

? Has sound literacy and numeracy skillsandnbsp;

? Is a caring and understanding person, with a good sense of humour, who is committed to supporting high standards and enjoyment of learningandnbsp;



Experience:andnbsp;



? Experience of working in a teaching and learning/coaching capacity

? Experience of working with SEND

? Experience of teaching individuals and small groups

? Experience in planning learning for individuals and small groups

? Experience of working with children with general and specific learning difficulties

? Ability to use skills, expertise and experience to support pupil learning



This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a Disclosure andamp; Barring Service check from the Criminal Records Bureau.



School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Safeguarding Board Procedures.andnbsp; This appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and references.



Application forms and further details are available by email at office@barmston.com where completed applications should be returned.andnbsp;andnbsp;



Advert: Friday 17.10.25andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp;andnbsp;

Closing Date:andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; Monday 3.11.25 noonandnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp;

Shortlisting: Monday 3.11.25

Interview Date:andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; Friday 7.11.25andnbsp; andnbsp;

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