Job description
Teaching Assistant
27 hours per week
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday - Full days
Wednesday - Half day
Term time + 1 week
To start September 2026
Join our team at North Durham Academy and help shape young futures!
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to become part of our supportive secondary school community. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, helping students access the curriculum, build confidence and develop the skills they need to succeed.
Working closely with teachers and the SENCO, you will support students both in lessons and through small group interventions, helping to raise attainment and promote inclusion. You’ll play a key role in creating a positive, safe and engaging learning environment, encouraging independence, supporting wellbeing, and ensuring every student feels valued.
At North Durham Academy, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration, high expectations and student success. If you are passionate about education, committed to safeguarding, and want to contribute to a thriving school community, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and start making a meaningful impact every day.
Please note that we operate a probationary period of 4 months across all jobs in the Trust. You will receive a comprehensive induction to support you to successfully pass your probation.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
North Durham Academy
Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16
- Pupils
- 976
- Avg teacher salary
- £53,193
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16:1
- Academy trust
- CONNECT MULTI-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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Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0TW
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- Salary
- £18,391.00 - £19,835.00 Annually (Actual) Actual salary including SEN allowance based on working term time plus one week, 27 hours per week
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 26 August 2026
- Closing date
- 13 September 2026
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