Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Mat leave cover
The Rydal Academy, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4BH17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until the return of the substantive post holder - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- NJC Band 7, point 14-17, £26,626.49 – £27,962.33 (actual salary)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We require two enthusiastic and skilled Teaching Assistants to join our team in a large, unique and diverse primary school and nursery which puts pupils and the school community at its heart. We are looking for a creative, adaptable and reflective practitioner who uses the latest research to support all pupil groups.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer: the opportunity to experience a number of roles including supporting Nursery to Year 6, SEND support, and pastoral support roles, high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; a skilled, supportive and experienced team; an exceptional curriculum; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children.
Further information about the job
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 will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Rydal Academy
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 621 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Rydal Academy website
- Email address
- jarmitage@rydal.nalp.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01325 380784
The Rydal Academy is a large and vibrant primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11. The school provides nursery education for children from the term after their second, where entitled, or third birthday and is structured with up to three classes per year group for Reception through to Year 6.
The school is housed in an expansive building with a bright, purposeful learning environment. The school benefits from extensive grounds, including a multi-use games area, nature garden, allotment, four Early Years outdoor learning areas, field, outdoor classroom and two playgrounds.
The school provides an extensive and free extra-curricular and extended curriculum offer as well as wraparound childcare from 7:30am until 6pm.
Arranging a visit to The Rydal Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jarmitage@rydal.nalp.org.uk.
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