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Teaching Assistant Level 2

Gurney Pease Academy, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2NG

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Job start date
5 January 2026
Closing date
2 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 October 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years
Working pattern: Part time: Mornings, Monday to Friday total 20 hours
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Band 7 SCP 14 – 17

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

This position is to start 5th January 2026.

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 January 2026.

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: 2nd November 2025

Shortlisting: w/c 3rd November 2025

Interview date: w/c 10th November 2025

What the school offers its staff

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 opportunities and experience.
A diverse and vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging children.
A positive, caring ethos and culture.
A forward thinking school.
A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly colleagues.
Local Government Pension Scheme (school contributes).
Childcare Voucher Scheme (Darlington Borough Council).
Bike to Work Scheme (Darlington Borough Council).
Secure cycle storage.
Free car parking.

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.