Specialist Teaching Assistant

Hurworth School, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2JG

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - This is a temporary post
• Pay scale: NJC Band 9, SCP 24-27, £34,314 to £37,035 pro rata (Actual salary £30,929.64 to £33,382.27 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Teaching Assistant to play a crucial role by providing tailored 1:1 support by working alongside colleagues to inspire and adapt activities to advance learning.

In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children. For further information or to discuss the post please contact Cath Lawrence, SENCO on 01325 720424 or by email clawrence@hurworth.nalp.org.uk

Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or People Team on people@nalp.org.uk.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children.

Commitment to safeguarding

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service.

An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Upload additional documents

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Specialist Teaching Assistant - Advert, June 2025.pdf - 418 KB (opens in new tab)

Specialist Teaching Assistant - JOPS, June 2025.pdf - 258 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hurworth School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 666 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hurworth School website
• Email address: clawrence@hurworth.nalp.org.uk
• Phone number: 01325 720424
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hurworth-school

Arranging a visit to Hurworth School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email clawrence@hurworth.nalp.org.uk.

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