Teaching Assistant Level 3 (x 2posts)


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Darlington, DL2 2JG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Post 1 Permanent

Post 2 Fixed term contract until 31 July 2027

Please note that Post 2 is a student-specific appointment and is dependent upon the continued requirement to provide support for the individual student. The post is currently expected to continue until 31 July 2027. If the student leaves Hurworth School before this date, the requirement for the role will cease and the fixed-term contract may end earlier

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? Do you have the commitment, compassion and resilience to support students with additional needs to thrive both academically and personally?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking two dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and ambitious team at Hurworth School. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring that every student receives the support, encouragement and challenge they need to succeed.

Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and wider support teams, you will:

• Support students with additional needs within lessons, small group interventions and one-to-one settings.

• Help implement and monitor personalised learning and support plans.

• Promote student independence, confidence and engagement in learning.

• Contribute to an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

• Build positive relationships with students, families and external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes.

This is a highly rewarding role where you will see the direct impact of your work on the progress, wellbeing and future success of young people.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with young people in an educational or support setting.

• Has a good understanding of SEND, additional needs and barriers to learning.

• Demonstrates patience, empathy and resilience.

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Can work effectively as part of a team while using their own initiative.

• Is committed to helping every student 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-wide networks and professional development;

• access to professional networks across Darlington;

• a highly supportive and collaborative staff team; and

• amazing children who are a pleasure to teach.

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.

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