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Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Reid Street Primary School, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6EX

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Job start date
3 November 2025
Closing date
8 October 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
25 September 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours Monday to Friday Term Time +1 week
Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed until 17th July 2026
Pay scale: Band 7 SCP 14 - 17
Additional allowances: Stepping up to cover classes, at times, in absence of class teachers (paid at band 9 SCPEP 27).

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity is available to support our wonderful pupils with complex additional needs on their individual learning journeys. This role requires a person who is passionate about working with pupils with SEND and who will celebrate the small steps of learning for each child. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our Cognition and Learning provision (KS2 am) and our Communication and Interaction provision (KS1 pm) 35 hours per week.

As a Teaching Assistant in our SEND provisions you will work as part of two teams with lead colleagues for both SEND provisions to ensure that the children in the groups are given the best possible chance at making progress.

You will support children with their small steps of learning under the guidance of the lead and will be confident to provide support when they are emotionally dysregulated.

You will ensure a safe environment for the children.

You will be comfortable in supporting children with their personal care.

You will work with a wide range of colleagues and professionals

There may times where you asked to cover classes across the school or within the SEND provision (this is paid at a higher rate).

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.
Experience of working with children with complex special educational needs.
A keenness to learn and develop but also the confidence to share your own ideas.

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

Our supportive and friendly school is at the heart of our local community.
There will be opportunities to further develop skills and knowledge in the area of SEND and learning with experienced staff.
The provisions are well-resourced.
We offer a collaborative team environment.
Bike2Work scheme
LGPS

If you are a motivated and compassionate professional looking for a fresh challenge in a supportive setting, we would love to hear from you.

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.

If you require further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Paula Ayto, Principal, at admin@reidstreet.darlington.sch.uk.

Closing date: 8th October 2025

Interview date: 13th October 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.