Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Location: Durham, DH8Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pmContract: Term-time, via Teaching Personnel

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in the DH8 area of Durham is seeking a dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference in a nurturing school environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support pupils across the primary age range, helping to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning experience. You will play a key role in supporting learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.

• Provide in-class support to pupils across different year groups
• Deliver targeted interventions for individuals and small groups
• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Assist with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusion
• Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience working in a primary school setting
• Ideally have experience supporting SEN and working across multiple year groups
• A calm, patient, and caring approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Competitive weekly pay
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your role
• Access to free CPD and training courses
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability
• Opportunity to gain experience in a welcoming, supportive school
• PAYE payment – no umbrella companies

If you are a compassionate and committed Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a friendly primary school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel and take the next step in your education career.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Consett

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £95.00 and £105.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English