Job description
Gurney Pease Academy currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Level 1 Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.
Job overview
You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.
Job Details:
Teaching Assistant Level 1
Contract Type - Maternity Cover / Term Time only (plus one week)
Hours - 21.15 hours per week, 8.30am - 12.45pm
Working days - Monday to Friday
Job requirements
- A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
- Teaching Assistant qualification desirable
- Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
- Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
- Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students
Why join us?
As a Level 1 Teaching Assistant within Gurney Pease Academy, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Gurney Pease Academy
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11
- Pupils
- 197
- Avg teacher salary
- £50,554
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 21.2:1
- Academy trust
- THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Darlington, Darlington, DL1 2NG
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- Band 1 (SCP 3)
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- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 16 June 2026
- Closing date
- 1 July 2026
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