Teaching Assistant Level 2
Gurney Pease Academy, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2NGThis job expired on 7 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
7 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: Term Time only plus one week (47 weeks) Mornings only Monday - Friday Band 7 SCP 14 – 17
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £12,203.05 - £12,815.25 part time (Pro rata £28,624 - £30,060 FTE )
Pay scale
- Band 7 L14 -L17
What skills and experience we're looking for
JOB PURPOSE:
To work as part of a team of staff to assist with the education, care, and welfare of children, providing support to children, primarily within the EYFS.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties will include assisting in the delivery of the curriculum to children primarily in EYFS but also across the school. Work may be carried out in the classroom or in small groups outside the main teaching area.
In liaison with the EYFS lead the post holder will:
Support the children by
Support the EYFS 2s provision lead by
Support for the EYFS Curriculum
- Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.
- Lead on the display and presentation of learning cues and pupils’ work inside and outside of the learning environment as required.
- Support pupils to develop in all areas of the EYFS curriculum, particularly the prime areas.
Support the school by
Complying with Health and Safety policies, organisation statements and procedures, report any incidents/accidents/hazards and take pro-active approach to health and safety matters in order to protect both yourself and others.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH ALL TRUST POLICIES, INCLUDING THE NO SMOKING POLICY.
THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE DISCLOSURE. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO RELEVANT VETTING CHECKS AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO RECHECKING AS APPROPRIATE.
What the school offers its staff
Excellent benefits package which includes: annual leave plus bank holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and access to a range of retailer discounts through schemes including Blue Light Card
Further information about the job
This position is to start 1st September 2025.
Mornings only, Monday - Friday.
Are you an enthusiastic and nurturing Level 2 Teaching Assistant? We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our warm and welcoming primary school in September 2025.
About the Role: As an Early Years Teaching Assistant in the two-year-old provision you will work as part of the EYFS team providing a safe, fun learning environment that provides learning through play.
You will liaise with colleagues in the EYFS team to plan and lead activities to support all areas of the curriculum.
To ensure a safe environment for the children.
To be aware of all legal and statutory requirements relating to EYFS.
The ideal candidate will have:
- The ability to build positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and staff.
- A commitment to creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
Why join us?
- Supportive and friendly school at the heart of its community.
- Well-resourced classrooms and outdoor learning areas.
- Collaborative team environment with ongoing professional development.
If you are a motivated and compassionate professional looking for a fresh challenge in a supportive setting, we would love to hear from you.
If you require further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Joanne Davison (Acting Principal) Gurney Pease, at jdavison@educationvillage.org.uk.
Closing date: Monday 7th July 2025
Interview date: w/c 14th July 2025
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.
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About Gurney Pease Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 197 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gurney Pease Academy website
- Email address
- jdavison@educationvillage.org.uk
Gurney Pease Academy is a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted October 2021) with amazing children and staff. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our EYFS team in our two-old-provision, who believes that in order for children to achieve their potential, good self-esteem, positive relationships, and high aspirations are essential.
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