1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School, BISHOP AUCKLAND, County Durham, DL13 2NU

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary based on 22 hours, term time only £12,496 - £12,894

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant.Grade 3 £25,185-£25 989 pro rata (£13.05-13.47 per hour).
Temporary - Required for 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2026.
Part time (22 hours), 3 days a week, 08:15am-4pm, term time only.

Linked to a named child - post will cease if the child leaves our provision or funding is withdrawn.

Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, committed and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who will play a key role in individual support for an identified child.
The successful individual will support the Class Teacher in the teaching and welfare of the assigned individual.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience in working with children with social and emotional difficulties. .
Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills.
Is able to work as a part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues.
Enjoys working independently and with initiative.
Is able to work effectively with children either individually and in small groups to enable them to achieve their best.
Is highly organised and has good time management skills.
Is flexible, proactive and resourceful.
Demonstrates good English and Mathematics skills (GCSE Grade C or equivalent).
Has excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Understands confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.

Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 1st July 2026

The successful applicant will not only benefit from the support of a committed teaching and support staff but also be part of a team which is enthusiastically driving the school forward and building upon its achievements. Continued professional development will link to school priorities and personal needs.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Please ensure your application meets all essential criteria.

Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School
Westcroft. Stanhope
Bishop Auckland
Co Durham
DL13 2NU

Phone: 01388528218

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 130 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stanhope-barrington-cofe-primary-school-bishop-auckland

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