Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Green Lane Church of England Primary School, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8LG

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  11 July 2025 at 4pm

• Date listed

  25 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,404.00 - £25,183.00 Annually (FTE)

Level 2 Teaching Assistant job summary

Level 2 Teaching Assistant required to start 1st September 2025

19.5 hours per week,

8.30am– 1.00pm Monday – Friday Term Time only plus training days

FixedTermContractto18thJuly 2026

Salary: Grade 3 £24,404.00 - £25,183.00 pro rata

Green Lane Church of England Primary is a rural school in the heart of Teesdale and at the centre of our local community. We are seeking a caring, motivated teaching assistant to join our child-centered team. The successful candidate will be full of enthusiasm and passionate about helping children thrive and achieve. We offer a fantastic education based around achievement and success in a nurturing; holistic environment built around our school’s core Christian values. Here education is about more than just academic achievement; it is about developing young people who can flourish in all areas of their lives developing the intellectual, spiritual, moral and physical attributes, becoming proud and respectful members of our community.

The Academy Council of Green Lane Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to start in September 2025.

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to inspire and support pupils within our school. The successful candidate will be compassionate and caring and will play a vital role in providing inclusive support to pupils with a range of learning needs, ensuring all children have equal access to education and opportunities for success.

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wanting to work in a supportive, inspiring, and enjoyable working environment, giving you the opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of young children every day.


Key Responsibilities:

Building positive relationships with class teachers to implement individualized learning plans for pupils with all levels of needs and abilities

Provide one to one and small group interventions to help pupils, particularly those with special educational needs, overcome learning barriers and achieve academic progress

Assist in the creation and adaptation of learning materials to suit pupil’s individual needs in readiness for lessons

Undertake break and lunch supervision as required

Have a hands on approach to supporting pupils in their learning, with a willingness to interact, engage and form positive rapport with pupils

Foster a supportive and inclusive environment throughout school where all pupils feel valued and respected

Our ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience of working in a similar role within a Primary Education setting (desirable but not essential)

A recognised qualification to support teaching and learning

A passion for working with children and a commitment to promoting well-being and academic development ensuring every pupil is supported to fulfil their potential and flourish in education

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to form strong and supportive relationships with children

Demonstrate patience, empathy and a positive attitude towards overcoming challenges

A resilient, proactive and positive nature

High levels of enthusiasm, energy and positivity when working with pupils

Have the ability to create and maintain a safe and supportive sports environment

Relevant qualifications or training within education, childcare or working with additional needs.

Experience of supporting children with complex needs, including those with special educational 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.

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.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Green Lane Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 201 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Green Lane Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/green-lane-church-of-england-primary-school

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