Teaching Assistant
Grade 3
£23,798 - £25,777
(Based on working 37 hours per week, Term Time + 1 Week)
Fixed term until 31st August 2026
To start as soon as possible
New College Durham Academies
Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our
team at Consett Academy.
The successful candidate will
play a key role in supporting pupils so they can access learning, develop their
independence, and experience a sense of achievement. You will work under the
guidance of teaching staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences to
individuals, small groups, and occasionally whole classes, helping to raise
standards and promote inclusion across the school.
We are looking for someone who
demonstrates high expectations, excellent communication skills, and the ability
to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents. You will
contribute to classroom learning, support pupils with a range of needs
(including those with SEND or additional support plans), and help create a
nurturing and stimulating environment where all children can thrive.
Applicants should hold a
relevant Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
(or equivalent) and have GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths. Experience
of working with children in a school setting is essential, and experience
supporting pupils with a variety of needs, including social, emotional, and
communication difficulties is desirable.
This is an exciting
opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking Trust that places students at the
heart of everything we do. As a growing organisation, New College Durham
Academies Trust offers staff the chance to contribute to our continued
development and success. Our People Strategy underpins our commitment to being
a great place to work. We focus on engaging and including all staff, rewarding
and recognising their contribution, supporting professional development, and
attracting and welcoming the very best people into our schools.
Our work is guided by five
values: we are respectful, ambitious, collaborative, inclusive and resilient.
These values shape how we work together and how we support both our staff and
our students to achieve excellence.
New College Durham Academies
Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an
enhanced DBS check.
Please note: The Trust
operates a standard six-month probationary period for all new staff.
