Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Gurney Pease Academy, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2NG

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  30 March 2026

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  30 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: Band 1 (SCP 3)

Level 1 Teaching Assistant job summary

Job Role: Teaching Assistant Level 1

Location: Gurney Pease Academy

Contract Type: Temporary - Maternity Cover until March 2027

Hours: 21.15 hours per week (Monday – Friday 8.30am – 12.45pm)

Term Time plus one week (47 weeks per year)

Salary: Band 1 SCP 3 - £12.85 per hour, Salary £12,773.55

Gurney Pease Academy, part of The Education Village Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Level 1 Teaching Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed person who will help us deliver a high-quality learning environment for our pupils. The successful applicant will be highly motivated and committed to ensuring the active participation, learning and achievement of all pupils. Duties will include assisting the teacher in the delivery of the curriculum, care and welfare of pupils and small group work.

We are looking for someone who is:

•  a good team player and able to work collaboratively with all school staff.

•  independent and proactive.

•  an excellent role model.

•  flexible to the needs of the school and pupils with an “I can do attitude”.

•  keen to make a difference to the young people in our school.

We believe strongly in supporting children to ensure they get the very best start in life and are committed to working hand in hand with children and families. If you have the right blend of experience and want to join a vibrant and energetic team, then we would like to hear from you.

Closing date: Wednesday 15th April 2026 (5pm)

Interview date: w/c 27th April 2026

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

The Education Village Academy Trust (EVAT) is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. You will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check and complete a Disqualification declaration (where applicable).

Please note: Updated guidance from Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 states that school should carry out an on-line search of potential candidates prior to interview. This search will include search engines and any professional platforms for social media.

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 Gurney Pease Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gurney Pease Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gurney-pease-academy

Gurney Pease Academy is a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted October 2021) with amazing children and staff. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our EYFS team in our two-old-provision, who believes that in order for children to achieve their potential, good self-esteem, positive relationships, and high aspirations are essential.

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