Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Corporation Road Community Primary School (Lingfield Education Trust)

Darlington Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join Corporation Road Primary School in Tees Valley. The role involves supporting children with varied needs, covering whole classes, and working within a caring team. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic and committed to fostering a high-quality learning environment. The position requires safeguarding clearances. Full application details available upon request.

Qualifications

• Ability to cover whole classes as a teaching assistant.
• Commitment to support children with a high level of needs.
• Experience in a similar teaching assistant role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support children in educational activities.
• Work with staff to provide a high standard of education.

Skills

Enthusiasm and energy

Team commitment

Kindness

High aspirations for children

Job description

Overview

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Pay range: Band 8 (SCP19-23) andpound;27,338 - andpound;29,362 Actual Salary

Required: From Jan 5th, 2026

Contract: 35 Hours per week, Term Time Only plus 5 PD Days. Permanent

Why join us

Corporation Road Primary School is an inclusive, diverse and welcoming place to work. Our children are amazing and our families work alongside us to ensure our children get the very best. Our expectations are high, but we can offer the successful candidates plenty of support to ensure that they can become the teaching assistant they want to be. Wellbeing for pupils, families and staff is not just written on paper, but is embedded in our culture and lived daily. Corporation Road is the perfect place for ambitious and strong teaching assistants andndash; the future possibilities within the school are endless and we are part of Lingfield Education Trust where opportunities for career progression are valued.

Responsibilities

• You are an excellent teaching assistant with the ability to cover whole classes
• You love being a teaching assistant; your children come first, and you are full of enthusiasm and energy
• You are kind. You lead by example and will embody our school motto: ‘Be Kind, Work Hard!’
• You are committed to a team approach
• You have and demonstrate high aspirations for every child
• You are committed to support children with a high level of need

Application and safeguarding

If this sounds like you, please complete the application form and include a covering letter detailing why you are the right person for this unique position (maximum 1000 words).

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance (certificate of disclosure form from the Disclosure and Barring Service). Pre-employment checks, including an online and social media search (KCSIE 2023), will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

For further details, and to obtain an application pack, please contact Mrs Janet Sowerby at Corporation Road School.

Please return completed applications directly to: Corporation Road Primary School, Darlington, DL3 3AR or email to [e-mail]

Application deadlines

• Closing Date: Thursday, 16th October, 9 am
• Shortlisting: Friday 17th October (if you do not hear on this date, please assume that you were unsuccessful in being shortlisted this time.)
• Interviews: Week of 20th October 2025