Primary Teaching Assistant — Full-Time & SEND Support

Company: The Rydal Academy
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Teaching Assistant – Temporary

The Rydal Academy, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4BH

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours, Monday to Friday

Contract type

Fixed term – Subject to funding

Pay scale

NJC Band 7, point 14-17, £26,626.49 – £27,962.33 (actual salary)

What skills and experience we’re looking for

We require an enthusiastic and skilled Teaching Assistant tojoin our team in a large, unique and diverse primary school and nursery whichputs pupils and the school community at its heart. We are looking for acreative, adaptable and reflective practitioner who uses the latest research tosupport all pupil groups.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer: the opportunity to experience anumber of roles including supporting Nursery to Year 6, SEND support, andpastoral support roles, high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access toa wide range of professional development opportunities; a skilled, supportiveand experienced team; an exceptional curriculum; a highly supportive andcollaborative staff; amazing children.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service.

An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

The Rydal Academy is a large and vibrant primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11. The school provides nursery education for children from the term after their second, where entitled, or third birthday and is structured with up to three classes per year group for Reception through to Year 6.

The school is housed in an expansive building with a bright, purposeful learning environment. The school benefits from extensive grounds, including a multi-use games area, nature garden, allotment, four Early Years outdoor learning areas, field, outdoor classroom and two playgrounds.

The school provides an extensive and free extra-curricular and extended curriculum offer as well as wraparound childcare from 7:30am until 6pm.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026