Teaching Assistant

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

30 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 February 2026

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 £21,686.16 based on 37 hours per week, term time only.

Teaching Assistant job summary

Heighington CE Primary School, Hopelands, Heighington, Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham DL5 6PH

Full-Time Teaching Assistant

Salary: Band 4, SCP6 - £25,989 (pro-rata, full-time equivalent)
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only
(Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm; Friday 8:30am-4:00pm)
Start Date: 20th April 2026

The Academy Council is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our team from April 2026.

About the Role

This rewarding role involves working as part of a small, dedicated team to deliver an individualised package of support for children with additional and complex needs. You will provide targeted interventions on a 1:1 and small group basis for pupils across the school, alongside general classroom support in all age groups.

The role also includes supervising pupils during break and lunchtime, helping to facilitate a safe and positive dining experience and promoting positive, inclusive play.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Have experience of working with children across the primary phase.

• Have experience supporting children with additional needs, including those with limited communication and social and communication difficulties, and understand how these needs can impact behaviour and presentation.

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

• Be a creative, flexible and enthusiastic practitioner who brings their own strengths to enhance the excellent work already established in our school.

• Be caring, patient and committed to supporting high standards and a love of learning.

• Be able to follow direction while also working confidently using their own initiative.

• Work effectively as part of a close and supportive team to achieve the best outcomes for our children and wider school community.

• Be committed to our vision and values and keen to contribute to all aspects of school life.

Essential Requirements

• GCSE (Grade A-C) in English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualification.

Desirable

• Full and relevant EYFS qualification (see attached list).

• Current First Aid certificate.

• Knowledge and experience of the Read, Write, Inc. Phonics programme.

Additional Information

Please note that references will be requested upon receipt of application and may be used to support the shortlisting process. Applicants are asked to ensure that nominated referees are aware of their application.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on 01325 300326 or via email office@heighingtonprimary.org.uk

Closing Date: Friday, 20th March 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 23rd March 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 Heighington Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 256 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heighington Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heighington-church-of-england-primary-school-newton-aycliffe

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