Teaching Assistant

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; North Carolina; On-site; USD 26,403 - 28,598; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive staff culture

Enthusiastic colleagues

Exciting learning environment

Job summary

Kirklees Metropolitan Council is looking for a Teaching Assistant at Staindrop CE Primary School in the United States, North Carolina. This permanent, full-time position involves working with Reception class pupils and requires a commitment to creating positive learning experiences.

The successful candidate will join a supportive team that values collaboration and is dedicated to the welfare of children. Benefits include a caring school culture and the opportunity for job share. Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcome.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for providing positive learning experiences.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Willingness to work alongside a supportive staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive learning experiences for Pre-school pupils.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Reception class.
• Support the welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Passion for teaching and learning

Ability to work as part of a team

Experience in school or private settings

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Grade 5 – £26,403-£28,598 (Pro rata). Permanent, Full Time, Term time only + 2 weeks. Required to start 1st September 2026 pending DBS clearance.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for our Reception class. We are looking for someone with a passion for teaching and learning, who can work as part of our new team to provide positive learning experiences for our Pre‑school pupils.

Benefits

• A supportive staff and school with a caring happy culture, where teamwork is valued and staff are trusted to do the job.
• The opportunity to work alongside enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues.
• An exciting and stimulating environment.
• Pupils who are eager to learn.
• Parents and governors who are very supportive.

This post is open to job share.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and a successful applicant will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions, making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Applications are welcome from practitioners in school or private settings. Contact the school office via email at [e-mail] or phone [phone]. Visits to the school are very much welcomed – please ring to make an appointment with the Head Teacher.

Staindrop CE Primary School
S.W. Swan Wynd, Staindrop, Darlington
DL2 3NL
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]