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Teaching Assistants

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Please See Advert Text
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
17/09/2026
Advert End Date:
13/10/2026 12:00
Salary:
SCP5 £26,427 FTE salary, £22,637.08actual salary - £13.70 per hour
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Vacancy ID:
302138
Employment Location:
Darlington
Closing date:
13 Oct
Further Information

Are you enthusiastic, organised and welcoming?

Would you like to make a difference to children’s learning and well-being?


Do you…

• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour and inspire and motivate our children.
• Support, nurture and understand with high expectations.
• Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience.
• Communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils.
• Strive to be driven and proactive.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Show willingness to contribute to school life outside of the classroom.
• Consider yourself to be IT literate.


If this is you, we would really welcome your application


In return you will receive:

• A supportive working environment that puts people at the heart of the organisation.

• Continuous professional development, including the opportunity to undertake related qualifications.

• National Terms and Conditions of Employment.

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and shape this role.


Details of the school can be found on the school website:

www.firthmoor.org.uk

There will be the opportunity to visit the school at 4pm on Tuesday 6th October (please contact the school office to book your place)


In return you will receive:
 
  • A supportive working environment that puts people at the heart of the organisation
  • The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and shape this role
  • Continuous professional development
  • A range of Trust initiatives that improve wellbeing. Current initiatives include an annual wellbeing day.
  • National Terms and Conditions of Employment
  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme/ Local Government Pension Scheme


Employee welfare and benefits package including:
 
  • 24-hour GP access
  • Nurse support service
  • Mental health services, including stress management, mental health first aid training and bereavement support
  • Free Flu vaccinations
  • Counselling Services
  • Physiotherapy
  • Financial wellbeing coaching
  • Maternity and Paternity support
  • Menopause support
  • Access to useful wellbeing resources
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Lifestyle savings including discounts on shops, food and drink and days out


CLOSING DATE:

Applications must be received by: Tuesday 13th October 2026 at 12pm

Short Listing will take place on: Thursday 15th October 2026

Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 20th October 2026


HOW TO APPLY:

Letters of application should be returned, along with a Northern Lights Learning Trust application form to Christine Samways (Office Manager) at: admin@firthmoor.org.uk

Applications will only be considered on receipt of an application form, CV’s and other forms of application will not be accepted. For further information, please contact the school office.