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Teaching Assistant

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
12/11/2026
Advert End Date:
20/11/2026 09:00
Salary:
£19,504 - £19,812
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Vacancy ID:
304818
Employment Location:
Ponteland
Post Number:
DHP TA Nov 26
Closing date:
20 Nov
Further Information

Teaching Assistant

Salary:£19,504 - £19,812

Contract Type: Permanent starting as soon as possible.

Working Pattern: Full time - term time only

32.5 hours per week over five days - typically 8.30am - 3.30pm


Are you passionate about supporting young people and are looking to work in a vibrant, supportive environment?

Here's your chance to join a high performing and supportive team at Darras Hall Primary School in Ponteland as a Teaching Assistant supporting children with a range of needs.

You will be supporting our children to make the best possible start to their school journey.


Why join us?

• Engaging children: Our children are undoubtedly the best thing about our school. You will find them to be polite, engaging, and enthusiastic learners who are eager to do well.

• Balanced Work-Life: Enjoy your holidays off! This position is term-time only, meaning you get to recharge during school breaks.

• Welcoming School Community: You will be working alongside a supportive team of staff, parents, governors and external professionals all of whom are dedicated to children's welfare. Darras Hall Primary School is part of Pele Trust where collaborative experiences for both staff and students set us apart from other schools.

• Beneficial Perks: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions will enable you to plan for your future with a reputable pension scheme.

• Free onsite, secure parking


What we’re looking for:

• An individual who can work closely with teachers, our SENDCo and families to ensure every child can thrive

• Someone who has skills to provide nurturing and consistent 1:1 support to a child and lead small-group activities that build key skills

• Someone who is able to work with professionals in and outside of the school team, to play a key role in providing a bespoke curriculum support for a range of children

• A colleague who will have high expectations of themselves, self, children and the team.

• An individual with excellent communication skills and who will embody and uphold our school values


Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in educational support is a plus but passion and a dedication to child welfare and learning is more important..

• Experience of working with children with special educational needs is desirable but support and training will be provided


If this is the right job, at the right time for you then apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey filled with opportunities, support and memorable moments.


Darras Hall Primary School is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS. Other pre recruitment checks will also be undertaken in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements.


How to apply:

For more details about this exciting opportunity, please contact l.cavagin@peletrust.org.uk

We review applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to appoint before the closing date, so don't hesitate to apply early if you believe this is the right job for you.

Interviews are planned to take place on Wednesday 24th November.

To apply, submit your application form accompanied by a covering letter of no more than 2 x A4 pages, outlining your suitability for the role to l.cavagin@peletrust.org.uk

We look forward to welcoming a talented and passionate individual to our team at Darras Hall Primary School.
 
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