Level 3 Teaching Assistant

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7HP

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £11,566.14 - £12,422.21 Annually (Actual) Monday to Friday 12.15pm - 3.15pm

Level 3 Teaching Assistant job summary

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant (15 hpw, Term Time + 2 days) to work in the Nursery provision. As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning. This role is ideal for someone with strong classroom experience, a proactive approach, and a genuine passion for helping pupils reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will primarily be working within the school’s nursery provision, so qualification in relevant discipline is required. The links below provide a list of all UK qualifications which are approved by the DfE as full and relevant:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-an-early-years-qualification

You will work closely with class teachers to plan and deliver tailored support for individuals and small groups, helping to reinforce learning, manage behaviour, and promote pupil engagement. With your advanced skills and knowledge, you may also take responsibility for leading specific interventions, supporting pupils with additional needs, and contributing to assessment and progress tracking.

This is a rewarding and varied role that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils’ academic and personal development, while continuing to grow professionally within a supportive team.

We can offer:

• Generous 32 days annual leave entitlement
• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and successful team
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Networking opportunities.
• Flexible working patterns

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 St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Augustine's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-augustine-s-rc-primary-school-darlington

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