Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Nursery provision - The Rydal Academy (Northern Arch Learning Partnersh


Company:	Darlington Borough Council
Salary:	£20,001 to £30,000 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Darlington, DL1 5QT
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	12 Nov 2026
Closing date:	23 Nov 2026

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Summary

Teaching Assistant Level 2 andndash; Nursery provision

Fixed term until 21st July 2027

Full-time 37 hours per week, 39 working weeks,

(Term time plus 5 days, 47 paid weeks including holiday)

NJC Band 7, point 14-17, andpound;27,505.33 andndash; andpound;28,885.33 (actual salary)

To start January 2027

We require an enthusiastic and skilled Teaching Assistant to join our Nursery 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.

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.

For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mr John Armitage, Headteacher 01325 380784 or by e-mail to jarmitage@rydal.nalp.org.uk.

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.

Closing date: Midday, Monday 23rd November 2026

Interviews: Friday 4th December 2026

Northern Arch Learning Partnership and its partner schools are passionate about safeguarding the welfare of pupils and maximising their life chances. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work.

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