Teaching Assistant

Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7NA

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 Hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Pay scale: NJC 14-17

What skills and experience we're looking for

• • Build positive relationships with class teachers to implement individualised learning plans for pupils with all levels of needs and abilities

  • Provide one to one and small group interventions to help pupils overcome learning barriers and achieve academic progress

  • Assist in the creation and adaptation of learning materials to suit pupil’s individual needs in readiness for lessons

  • Undertake break and lunch supervision as required

  • Have a hands-on approach to supporting pupils in their learning, with a willingness to interact, engage and form positive rapport with pupils

  • Foster a supportive and inclusive environment throughout school where all pupils feel valued and respected

  • Provide accurate clerical support when required in terms of pupil data/progress

  • Previous experience of working in a similar role within a Primary Education setting

  • A recognised qualification to support teaching and learning

  • A passion for working with children and a commitment to promoting well-being and academic development ensuring every pupil is supported to fulfil their potential and flourish in education

  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to form strong and supportive relationships with children

  • Demonstrate patience, empathy and a positive attitude towards overcoming challenges

  • A resilient, proactive and positive nature

  • High levels of enthusiasm, energy and positivity when working with pupils

  • Have the ability to create and maintain a safe and supportive environment

  • (Desirable but not essential) Relevant qualifications or training within education, childcare or working with additional needs

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wanting to work in a brilliantly supportive, inspiring, and enjoyable working environment, giving you the opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of young children every day.

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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Rosa Street TA Advert_JD & PS June 2026.pdf - 410 KB (opens in new tab)

About Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 234 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy website
• Email address: office@rosastreetprimary.org.uk
• Phone number: 01388 815427
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rosa-street-primary-school

We can offer you:
• A welcoming, caring school where everyone is valued
• Friendly, well behaved, enthusiastic pupils
• A dedicated and motivated staff team who strongly believe in teamwork and support each other fully
• Access to high quality CPD opportunities both within school, across our trust, and from a range of external providers
• A school that is creative, innovative and an exciting place to work 

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