Teaching Assistant
Ref: SCH- NALP-0009 16 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: NJC Band 7, SCP 14 – 17The Role
Permanent, 37 hours per week, 39 working weeks, (Term time plus 5 days, 47 paid weeks including holiday)
NJC Band 7, point 14-17, £25,800 - £27,095 per annum
To commence September 2025
We require an enthusiastic and skilled Teaching Assistant to join our team in a large, unique and diverse primary school and nursery which puts pupils and the school community at its heart. We are looking for a creative, adaptable and reflective practitioner who uses the latest research to support all pupil groups.
In return we can offer: the opportunity to experience a number of roles including supporting Nursery to Year 6, SEND support, and pastoral support roles, high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; a skilled, supportive and experienced team; an exceptional curriculum; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children.
For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mr John Armitage, Headteacher 01325 380784 or by e-mail to jarmitage@rydal.nalp.org.uk.
Closing date: Midday, 9th June 2025 Interviews: 18th June 2025
Northern Arch Learning Partnership and its partner schools are passionate about safeguarding the welfare of pupils and maximising their life chances. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent childcare related qualification | Pass |
Essential
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| GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or Level 2 Basic Skills (Numeracy and Literacy) or equivalent | 4-9 / C-A* |
Essential
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| Qualifications/awards from sporting / musical / academic bodies | Pass |
Desirable
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Skills
| Experience/Knowledge | |
|---|---|
| Recent work experience of working with children of relevant age in a teaching and learning environment |
Essential
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| Experienced / Trained First Aider |
Desirable
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| Experience of intervention delivery and planning |
Essential
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| Understanding of principals of child development and learning processes |
Essential
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| Experience of working with wide range of children including those with Education, Health Care Plans |
Essential
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| Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and Teaching Assistant’s role |
Essential
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| Special Requirements | |
| Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children |
Essential
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| Commitment to safeguarding pupils and suitability to work with young people |
Essential
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| Suitability to work with children/young people |
Essential
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| The ability to communicate at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken English |
Essential
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| Personal Attributes | |
| High level of personal effectiveness including good organisational, planning and prioritisation skills and ability to meet deadlines |
Essential
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| Ability to work in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation, diversity and responsibility |
Essential
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| Proven record of quality relationships with colleagues and children |
Essential
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| Commitment to setting high expectations for pupils and for them self |
Essential
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| Persistence and resilience |
Essential
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| Ability to reflect on and develop own practice |
Essential
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| Commitment to own professional development and willingness to undertake training |
Essential
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| Relevant Skills | |
| Ability and confidence to assist pupils with basic numeracy and literacy in line with learning strategies and national curriculum |
Essential
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| Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and seek learning opportunities |
Essential
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| Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with a range of different audiences |
Essential
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Related Documents
Safeguarding Information
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.
The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The Rydal Academy
Rydal Road
Darlington
Durham
DL1 4BH
John Armitage
jarmitage@rydal.nalp.org.... https://rydal.nalp.org.uk/