Teaching Assistant. Job in Darlington Education & Training Jobs

Vision for Education -teesside Primary and York; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time KS2 Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Darlington. The role involves supporting the class teacher and working with children needing additional help. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in teaching support and experience in primary education. This position offers a supportive environment and the chance to develop professionally within a dedicated team.

Benefits

Weekly paid rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Full compliance with AWR

FREE professional training

Regular social events

Generous refer-a-friend bonus

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 qualification or above in Teaching and Supporting Learning.
• Experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in a school environment.
• Ability to provide support to children with different needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality education.
• Help identify children who may require extra support.
• Work flexibly in changing environments.

Skills

Experience with nurture groups

Ability to work on own initiative

Supporting children in primary education

Education

Level 3 qualification in supporting teaching & learning

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistant

Darlington (Full Time)

Vision for Education is looking to appoint a full time, KS2 Teaching Assistant to join our successful supply team and work in a primary school in the Darlington area.

This is a full time Teaching Assistant role, working in Y4 supporting, 5 days a week 8:30am until 3:30pm

This role will commence in January 2026 and will be on going with a potential to become permanent, depending on the needs of the school at the time.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is a Level 3 or above in Teaching and Supporting Learning with KS2 experience preferred.

The Role

Working as part of a passionate teaching team, the desired teaching assistant will focus on providing a high standard of support to both the children in the class and the class teacher.

The successful teaching assistant will be expected to work on their own initiative to help identify children who may require extra support, and be flexible to changing environments.

The School

This small welcoming primary school is looking for a committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team.

The Head Teacher and leadership team are dedicated to providing an outstanding level of education to the children within the school. The school is friendly and welcoming and has a positive ethos.

Requirements

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in supporting teaching & learning in schools.
• Have experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in a school environment.
• Be experienced in working with smaller nurture groups to boost attainment.
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff.
• Have experience supporting children in primary education in EYFS.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drinks.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a qualified Teaching Assistant (TA) who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Teesside Primary team on: (phone number removed).