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Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Haughton Academy, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2AN

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 August 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time 37 hours per week Mon - Thursday 8:00/8:30 - 4:00/4:30 Friday - 8:00/8:30 - 3:30/4:00 Term time plus 1 week - 0.9 FTE
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Full-time equivalent salary: 25183

What skills and experience we're looking for

Post: Teaching Assistant (Level 1)

Salary: Band 4, SCP 6 (£25,183 p.a.) pro rata to weeks worked

Actual Salary: £22,664

Job Type: Temporary – 1 year Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 37 Hours 8:00am – 4:00pm, term time only plus 1 week

Apply by: Monday 18th August 2025 – 12 noon

Interviews: W/C 1st September 2025 (Times to be confirmed)

Haughton 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.

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, too, are committed to supporting children and families, we would love to hear from you.

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.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• excellent opportunities to develop your own professional practice through. Learning. teams, action research and an extensive CPD programme.
• a personalised approach to leadership development.
• a technology rich learning environment.
• a committed staff team.
• state of the art buildings and facilities.

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.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

In co-operation with the teacher and under the agreed educational plan, the post holder will to a level reflected by the grade of the post:-

Support the Pupil by

• Attending to the pupils’ individual needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical and academic support.
• Delivering pre-determined educational activities and programmes of learning whilst promoting independent learning.
• Working to establish a supportive relationship with the pupils and parents, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Encouraging acceptance and inclusion of children with special educational needs within the school and wider community.
• Supporting pupils in respect of learning strategies e.g. literacy and numeracy adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs, as directed by the teacher.
• Promoting independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement through the schools’ rewards systems and policy.
• Supporting pupils in using basic ICT as directed.
• Preparing and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.

Support the teacher and SEN team by

• Preparing classrooms and work areas for lessons / activities as directed by the class teacher.
• Monitoring the needs and behaviours of individual pupil and reporting these to their designated person as appropriate.
• Contributing to records of the pupil’s development as are required by the academy.
• Providing general administrative / clerical support to the SEN support team.
• Undertaking pupil record keeping as requested, including termly communication with parents and pupils.
• Use Provision Maps to regularly update pupil passports.
• Being aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher or SEN team as agreed.
• Implement interventions as directed by the SEND Manager.

Support the Academy by

• Being aware of the Trusts policies and procedures.
• Being aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Being aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contributing to the overall ethos/work/aims of the Trust.
• Attending relevant meetings as required.
• Participating in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Assisting with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.
• Accompanying teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
• Undertaking any other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post which from time to time may be required by the head teacher / senior teaching assistant.
• Carrying out your duties with full regard to the Trust’s Equality Policy and Race Equality Scheme.
• Complying with Health and Safety policies, organisations statements and procedures, report any incidents/accidents/hazards and take pro-active approach to health and safety matters in order to protect both yourself and others.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Haughton Academy - TA Level 1 Job advert July 2025.pdf - 85.4 KB (opens in new tab)

JDPS Haughton TA Level 1 Sept 2025 (1).pdf - 510 KB (opens in new tab)

About Haughton Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 890 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Haughton Academy website
• Email address: peopleteam@educationvillage.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/haughton-academy

https://www.haughtonacademy.org.uk/

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