Job Opportunities
We currently have the following career opportunities available within the Trust.
EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Normanby Primary School
EYFS Teaching Assistant – Level 2
Job Ref: EYTA – Oct25
The Local Academy Committee of Normanby Primary School are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will be working in Foundation Stage and will hold a recognised Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent and be able to demonstrate excellent relationships with adults and children. The successful candidate will help and instruct both individuals and small groups in working towards their individual targets.
Teaching Assistant Role is a temporary full-time position in the first instance. Term Time only plus 5 PD Days, 32.5hrs per week at Grade C, Point 6-7, actual salary £19897.98 – £20214.95.
We can offer:
- A caring and nurturing environment
- Supportive, dedicated staff who are committed to raising standards
- Induction and ongoing professional development
- A committed and supportive leadership team and Governing Body
- Keen, well-motivated pupils who are eager to learn
We are looking for someone who: –
- Has the passion to go the “extra mile” to make the difference to the lives of the children in our community
- Has the ability to motivate and inspire pupils to learn
- Demonstrates excellent practice and high expectations in teaching and learning
- Can work effectively alongside colleagues and parents
Please note that applications must be made on the recommended forms (along with the two associated forms) which are available to download below; we would welcome these to be delivered with a handwritten or personalised covering letter to the address at the bottom of this advert. A job description is attached to this advert. Application packs can be downloaded directly from the Trust’s website, www.ironstoneacademytrust.org.uk. Alternatively, you can telephone for one to be posted out or call into Normanby Primary School to collect one.
The successful applicant will have:
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Clear understanding of safeguarding and awareness of Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and other relevant procedures and systems including the Local Safeguarding Board arrangements
Ironstone Academy Trust actively encourages the professional development of its staff and is a happy and caring place to work.
Visits to school are encouraged/welcomed.
Closing date is Friday, 24th October 2025 at 12:00pm
Interviews will be held week commencing 3rd November 2025
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Mrs Kathryn Pentney
Head Teacher
Normanby Primary School of Ironstone Academy Trust
Flatts Lane
Normanby
Middlesbrough
TS6 0NP
Why work for us?
The Ironstone Academy Trust is a Trust based in The Northeast of England; our family of 6 primary schools, including a Specially resourced provision supporting pupils Speech and Language development, promotes the dignity, self-esteem and development of every one of our pupils and staff.
The ironstone that was mined from beneath our schools went to produce the steel that powered an industrial revolution and transformed the world; our belief is that with the right support our children will do the same, to the benefit of generations to come.
Our schools offer a supportive network of colleagues who work together to deliver high-quality education, with a curriculum that meets requirements of our young people and gives them every opportunity to succeed in adult life.
We are dedicated to academic excellence and the spiritual, physical, and moral development of all our 1,800 pupils, as well as the ongoing development and fulfilment of every one of our 250 plus staff.
Our schools provide modern facilities and a safe and secure environment that reflects and supports family values, where standards of behaviour are excellent and parental engagement and collaboration is central to our success.
We are inclusive and are respectful, encouraging a culture of tolerance where people of diverse identities are recognised, welcomed, respected, and cherished.
We seek to make a difference to the lives of all groups of children, working to ensure especially that the most vulnerable in our society are not disadvantaged.
Each school aspires for excellence and is on a journey of continual year-on-year improvement. The Trust promotes strong working relationships: our staff have positive links with colleagues, and have clear strategic aims built on our mission and values.
We:
- Celebrate and share the practice of our outstanding schools, leaders and teachers
- Are committed to excellent governance that challenges, supports and holds to account
- Have strong leadership at all levels
- Ensure our pupils receive outstanding teaching
- Offer a wide range of curricular and extracurricular experiences
- Develop parents and carers as active partners in their child’s progress.
We are building a Trust where children are at the heart of everything decision we make, every child is valued, and every family is supported.
Employee Benefits and Wellbeing
Ironstone Academy Trust recognises the importance of staff welfare and a managed workload, and this is reflected in the way we treat our people.
As a responsible and caring employer, we appreciate and value each of our staff. Their holistic health and wellbeing are vital to enabling all of us to maintain the optimum work-life balance.
We see exceptional staff welfare as an essential element towards enabling us to develop a rich, nurturing climate for learning across all our schools.
We offer a broad package of emotional and practical support to our colleagues.
We are clear about our expectations of employees and offer a positive, transparent and supportive working culture in return.
We offer:
- Competitive pay
- Defined benefit pensions
- Performance-related pay progression and recognition of additional responsibilities
- Annual cost of living adjustment
- On-site parking at our school premises
Additional benefits include access to:
- Access to support services for all staff
- Cycle2Work and IT purchase scheme
IAT is committed to equality of opportunity and will not tolerate any harassment, intimidation, discrimination, or victimisation.
We encourage staff to undertake training and development and to explore new challenges within the Trust wherever appropriate.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Do you want to train to be a Teacher? Please click on the link NESTA for more information.
