Level 3 Teaching Assistant
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Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant – Durham Secondary Schools
Full time, part time, and flexible opportunities available, competitive salary dependent on experience.
Teaching Personnel is recruiting Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across Durham. These roles offer flexible working opportunities and the chance to make a real impact on pupils' learning and development.
We're working with a variety of educational settings that require skilled and passionate Teaching Assistants who can support classroom learning, provide targeted interventions, and contribute positively to the school environment.
Please note: A recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant (or equivalent childcare/education) qualification is essential for this role. Applications without the relevant qualification will not be considered.
What you'll be doing:
- Providing one to one or small group support to pupils
- Assisting with classroom management and behaviour support
- Supporting pupils with additional learning needs where required
You need:
- Recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent qualification (essential)
- Previous experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive, proactive, and flexible approach to work
What you get:
- Competitive weekly pay paid directly through PAYE
- Access to free and heavily subsidised CPD training courses to support career progression
- Potential for long term placements and permanent positions
- Online portal to manage bookings, timesheets, and payslips easily
- £50 refer a friend bonus scheme
Contract: Full time, part time, or flexible
Location: Durham secondary schools
If you're a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant looking for flexible opportunities in Durham schools, apply today or call 0191 223 5071.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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