Temporary Classroom Support Assistant - Harrowgate Hill Primary School

Darlington Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Tees Valley is seeking a Classroom Support Assistant on a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong communication skills, teamwork, and sensitivity while providing care for children, especially those with SEND needs. Candidates must show enthusiasm for working with children and the ability to work independently. This position offers a salary of £24,404 pro-rata for a 37-hour week during term time.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
• Experience or awareness of supporting children with SEND needs.
• Enthusiasm for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support the care and welfare of children in the school.
• Maintain a safe environment for pupils.
• Work one-to-one with children with SEND needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Sensitivity

Initiative

Job description

Overview

Fixed Term Contract September 2025 – 31st August 2026 (Term Time Only).

Salary: NJC Band 2 Scale Point 4 – £24,404 Pro-rata.

Hours: 37 hours per week. Weeks: 46 per year.

About the role

The HHPS family wish to appoint an enthusiastic and hard-working Classroom Support Assistant. Candidates will need to possess both initiative and sensitivity and be proven effective team members.

This post will involve supporting the care and welfare of children within the school and assisting with maintaining a safe environment for pupils, including working on a one-to-one basis with children with SEND needs.

You must have the ability to work independently and to communicate both orally and in writing to a range of audiences. An ability to engage with children and enthusiasm for working with children will be essential.

Safeguarding and DBS

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an advanced DBS check.

How to apply

Applications should be marked for the attention of Mrs. A Abbott, Headteacher via email to the admin email address above.

Key dates

• Closing date: Friday 17 October 2025
• Shortlisting: Monday 20 October 2025
• Interview Date: Friday 24 October 2025