Primary School Teaching Assistant — Help Kids Thrive (Durham)

Marchant Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive salary

Durham location

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is representing a welcoming primary school in Durham seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support learning and help children reach their full potential. The role is full-time and permanent, offering stability and the chance to make a meaningful difference in a supportive environment.

You will work with teaching staff to deliver engaging lessons, support individual pupils and small groups, and help maintain a well-organised, inclusive classroom.

Qualifications

• Prior teaching assistant experience in a school setting is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support pupils individually and in small groups.
• Understanding of safeguarding and classroom management.
• Right to work in the UK and Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and activities.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and well-organised classroom.
• Encourage participation, independence and personal development.
• Assist with preparing classroom resources and materials.
• Support pupils' behaviour and maintain a focused learning environment.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to the teacher.
• Promote pupils' wellbeing and follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Safeguarding

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is representing a welcoming primary school in Durham seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support learning and help children reach their full potential. The role is full-time and permanent, offering stability and the chance to make a meaningful difference in a supportive environment.

You will work with teaching staff to deliver engaging lessons, support individual pupils and small groups, and help maintain a well-organised, inclusive classroom.