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Teaching Assistant

Teesdale School and Sixth Form are a part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team.

We have 700 children across Key Stages 3 and 4 and Post-16. Our small size means that you can really get to know your students; know who they are; their aspirations, ideas, talents and dreams, bringing out the best in them, helping to champion their ambitions and giving them a great start in life. Teesdale School is a place where traditional values of kindness, respect and hard work take precedence.

Teesdale School and Sixth Form was rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in June 2019.

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.

We are committed to:

  • a vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
  • a positive and caring ethos
  • an excellent learning environment and resources
  • a team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
  • a supportive and effective governing body.

We can offer:

  • National Terms and Conditions of Employment (NJC Green Book).
  • Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential advice and counselling service 24/7 365 days per year.

The successful candidate will:

  • hold an NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification (or equivalent)
  • have experience of working with Key Stage 3/ 4 and working with children with a range of needs
  • have excellent IT skills
  • be proactive and self-motivated
  • have a flexible approach to work.

Deadline: Tuesday 1 February 2022, 9am

Interviews taking place Monday 7 February 2022

How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from our website.

Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms to [email protected] or by post to Tracy Tuck, PA to the Leadership Team, Teesdale School, Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, Co Durham DL12 8HH. Please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.