Teaching Assistant

Heighington Church of England Primary School, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6PH

19 days remaining to apply

Job start date
24 November 2025
Closing date
14 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 October 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary based on 37hrs per week, term time only.

Teaching Assistant job summary

The role will involve working as part of a small team to deliver an individualised package of support to children with additional and complex needs as well as interventions on a 1:1 and group basis for children from across the school. This will be alongside general classroom support in all age groups. The role will also include some supervision at breaks and lunchtimes, facilitating a safe, positive dining experience and promoting positive play.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience of working with children across the primary phase.

Have experience of working with children with additional needs, including those with limited communication and those with social and communication difficulties and an awareness of the impact that this can have on children’s presentation and behaviour.

Have experience of working restoratively with children who have difficulties regulating their behaviour.

Be a creative, flexible and enthusiastic practitioner who brings their own style and skills to support the excellent work developed in our school.

Be a caring and understanding person who enjoys working with children and who is committed to supporting high standards and enjoyment of learning.

Be able to take direction but also work confidently on own initiative.

Have the ability to work in a close team to achieve the best for our children and school community.

Be committed to our vision and values

Have a desire to be involved in all aspects of school life.

Essential

- GCSE in both English and Mathematics at Grade A-C or the equivalent

Desirable

- Full and relevant EYFS qualification (please see list attached)

- Current First Aid certificate

- Knowledge and experience of Read, Write, Inc. Phonics programme

Applicants are advised that references will be requested on receipt of application and used to aid shortlisting. Please ensure that your nominated references are aware of your application.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01325 300326 to arrange an appointment.

Closing date: Friday, 14th November 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing 17th November 2025

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.