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Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Gurney Pease Academy · Darlington · Darlington

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.

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About this school

Gurney Pease Academy

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11

Not rated
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

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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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Salary
Band 1 (SCP 3)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
16 June 2026
Closing date
1 July 2026

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