Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; North East; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated consultant

Free CPD and training

Flexible opportunities

Welcoming, supportive school

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in the Durham (DH1) area. You will work with class teachers to support pupils across the primary age range, helping create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

You will assist with learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing, provide in-class support, deliver interventions, and promote inclusion. The role operates term-time with a dedicated consultant and access to CPD and training.

Qualifications

• Level 3 TA qualification (or equivalent) is required.
• Experience in a primary school setting is essential.
• Experience supporting SEN and across multiple year groups is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Communication skills

Teamwork

DBS check (enhanced)

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Location: Durham, DH1
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Term-time, via Teaching Personnel

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in the DH1 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.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs 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.
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