Job Opportunities
We currently have the following career opportunities available within the Trust.
Normanby Primary School – EYFS Teaching Assistant – Level 2
EYFS Teaching Assistant – Level 2
Job Ref: EYTA – June 26
The Local Academy Commitee 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 Tuesday 23rd June 2026, 12pm.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th June 2026.
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
Nunthorpe Primary Academy – Teaching Assistant – Level 2
Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
Nunthorpe Primary Academy
Post: Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
Start Date: 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Salary: Grade C SCP 6–7 (£25,989–£26,403 pro rata)
Actual salary: £19,385–£19,695 Awaiting new pay award
Nunthorpe Primary Academy is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
to join our friendly and supportive team.
You will support pupils, particularly those with special educational needs (SEN), working closely with the
class teacher to deliver learning, support routines, and promote positive behaviour.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Builds strong relationships with children and adults
- Is caring, reliable, and committed to supporting learning
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check will be
required.
School Visit: Wednesday 17 June at 3:45pm
Closing Date: Friday 19 June, 10:00am
Interview Week: Commencing 22 June
Apply: Visit the school website and complete the job application, consent for references & recruitment
monitoring form. Please also include a handwritten cover letter sharing information about yourself and your
experience for this role. This can be scanned or photographed to share or hand delivered. (no longer than
one side of A4 paper.) Once complete email through to recruitment@nunthorpeprimary.org.uk (no CVs)
Overfields Primary School – KS2 Teaching Assistant
The Governing Body of Overfields Primary School are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will be based in Year 3 / 4 initially but may be asked to work across school. They will hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent and will 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.
The post is a temporary 1-year part time position. 32hrs per week working Mon – Fri. Grade C+ Term Time only plus 5 days
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
We can offer:
· A dedicated and enthusiastic staff team
· Induction and ongoing professional development through our Trust networks
· A supportive leadership team and Governing Body
· Keen, polite and well-motivated pupils who are eager to learn
Overfields Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff 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 check (DBS).
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school on 01642 314548 to arrange an appointment.
Applications should be returned to the school for the attention of Mrs T Watson, Head Teacher or emailed to Mrs L Collishaw, School Business Manager at overfieldsadmin@overfieldsprimary.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday 6th July 2026. Successful applicants will be contacted by email for interview. If you have not been contacted by the 8th July 2026 please consider your application unsuccessful.
Overfields Primary School – SEN Teaching Assistant
The Governing Body of Overfields Primary School wish to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant for our Speech and Language Unit, to start In September 2026. We are looking for a talented and dynamic Teaching Assistant who is committed to making a real difference to the lives of the children in our school.
The post is a permanent part time position. 29.25hrs per week (4.5 days) at Grade D Term Time only plus 5 PD Days
Salary Scale Grade D Point 8 – 11
The Speech and Language Unit provides provision for pupils on a full time and part time basis. It consists of:
– Foundation Stage 4 place part time support base
– KS2 10 place full time support base
– KS1 10 place full time support base
– Outreach Provision 10 place
Children are fully integrated with support on an afternoon into mainstream classes at Overfields Primary School.
The successful candidate will be a flexible member of a team of two teaching assistants and three SEN teachers. Experience across the curriculum EYFS – Year 6 would be an advantage as the teaching assistant will also support language unit pupils throughout school on an afternoon. This post offers an exciting opportunity to contribute towards the extension and further development of an already outstanding provision.
What we can offer:
· Enthusiastic, friendly and well-behaved children
· Hard-working, dedicated colleagues
· Support for your future development
· The opportunity to work as part of an ambitious and forward-thinking teaching team
· Supportive governors.
Overfields Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff 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 check (DBS).
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school on 01642 314548 to arrange an appointment.
Applications should be returned to the school for the attention of Mrs T Watson, Head Teacher or emailed to Mrs L Collishaw, School Business Manager at overfieldsadmin@overfieldsprimary.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday 6th July 2026. Successful applicants will be contacted by email for interview. If you have not been contacted by the 8th July 2026 please consider your application unsuccessful.
Riverdale Primary School – Teaching Assistant and Wraparound Care – Level 2
Teaching Assistant and Wraparound Care – Level 2
Job Ref: TAWC – Sept 26
The Governing Body of Riverdale Primary School are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will be working with pupils in school and also our Breakfast Club provision 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.
The post is a one year temporary full time position, in the first instance, commencing 1st September 2026.
Teaching Assistant role is Term Time only plus 5 PD Days, 32.5hrs per week at Grade C, Point 6-7, actual salary £19897.98 – £20214.95.
Wraparound Care role is Term Time only, 5hrs per week (equates to 5 mornings), Grade B, Point 3-4, actual salary £2845.52 – £2890.16.
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 Riverdale 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 Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 at 12:00pm
Interviews will be held on Thursday, 2nd July 2026
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
Mr R Kahlon
Head Teacher
Riverdale Primary School of Ironstone Academy Trust
Hambleton Avenue
Riverdale
Middlesbrough
TS10 4HH
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.
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