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Teaching Personnel

£95 - 105 per day

Stanley

Temporary | Full Time

08/04/2026

No

Location: Durham
Start Date: September
Contract: Full-time

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a supportive and inclusive primary school in Durham to recruit an experienced Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant for a full-time role starting in September. The school is ideally seeking a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting learning across KS2.

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support pupils’ learning and development across Key Stage 2, both in the classroom and through targeted interventions. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced teaching assistant who is passionate about making a positive difference in primary education.

  • Support teaching and learning across Key Stage 2 in line with lesson plans
  • Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils who require additional help
  • Assist with delivering interventions to support literacy, numeracy and wider learning
  • Promote positive behaviour and support effective classroom management
  • Support pupils’ social, emotional and academic development
  • Help prepare learning resources and maintain an engaging classroom environment
  • Collaborate with teachers, SEN staff and wider school teams
  • Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within KS2
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) preferred
  • Strong understanding of the primary curriculum
  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Competitive weekly pay, paid directly each week
  • A dedicated consultant offering specialist support
  • Access to free CPD and training courses
  • Opportunities for long-term, short-term and permanent roles
  • Straightforward and efficient registration process

If you are an experienced KS2 Teaching Assistant seeking a new role in Durham this September, Teaching Personnel would love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure this opportunity.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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