Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Maternity Cover)
Hurworth School, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2JG14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until the postholder returns from maternity leave - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- NJC Band 8, £32,061 to £34,434 pro rata (Actual £28,88.85 to £31,037.80 per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential? Do you have the skills and dedication to support students with additional needs in overcoming barriers to learning?
We are seeking a committed and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in promoting both the academic progress and personal development of our students.
You will work closely with teachers, the SENCo, and other professionals to support students in a variety of settings, including within the classroom, in small groups, and on a one-to-one basis. You will help implement tailored support plans and contribute to creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment where all students can thrive.
A successful candidate will bring experience working with young people in educational or support settings, alongside a strong understanding of additional needs, barriers to learning, and inclusive practice. They will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to build positive and effective relationships with students, staff, and parents/carers. With a patient, resilient, and proactive approach, they will be committed to supporting young people to achieve their full potential
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff and amazing children.
Information for applicants, including the job
description and person specification for this role and an on-line application
form, can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies If you have any
difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam
Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team on people@nalp.org.uk
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 Hurworth School
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 645 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hurworth School website
- Email address
- clawrence@hurworth.nalp.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01325 720424
It is an honour to welcome you to Hurworth School and to be able to share the success of our students with you. We strive to ensure that all students achieve their very best academically, we are convinced that it is crucial to offer students the opportunity to develop and grow into confident, resilient, and exceptional young people.
In order to achieve this, we aim for our students to develop moral integrity and become responsible global citizens who demonstrate tolerance and a strong sense of responsibility towards each other and to those beyond their immediate community.
The journey students embark upon at Hurworth School brings change, challenge, and opportunity: the response to which goes a long way to determining the student’s quality of life upon leaving school. We strongly uphold that any success is due to the hard work and determination of students, staff and parents working collaboratively.
Hurworth School inspires excellence by its very nature, and we seek to fulfil the potential of all those involved in our unique and remarkable educational community.
We would welcome you to take time to come and visit the school during the day to see for yourselves what a remarkable place it is.
Rachel Somerville
Head Teacher
Arranging a visit to Hurworth School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email clawrence@hurworth.nalp.org.uk.
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