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Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Durham
Date posted : 29/04/26
  1. Flexible Working
£95 - 105 per day
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Job description

Supply Teaching Assistant
Location: Stanley and surrounding areas
Start: Ongoing
Hours: Full-time and Part-time opportunities available
Minimum availability: 2 days per week

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a number of primary schools in and around the Stanley area and are seeking to recruit qualified Supply Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

This role offers excellent flexibility, with opportunities for full-time supply for adaptable candidates, alongside part-time work to suit individual availability. Access to your own vehicle is desirable to support travel between a range of local schools.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support pupils’ learning on a 1:1, small group or whole-class basis
  • Assist class teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities
  • Provide support for pupils with SEN or additional needs where required
  • Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
  • Support positive behaviour management in line with school policies
  • Assist with classroom preparation and general classroom support
  • Adapt confidently to different schools, year groups and classroom settings

Key Requirements

  • A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification (essential)
  • Previous experience working with children in a school or education setting
  • Confidence supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2
  • Availability to work a minimum of 2 days per week
  • A caring, patient and proactive approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
  • Access to your own vehicle (desirable but not essential)

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel

  • Flexible supply work to support a healthy work-life balance
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities available
  • Weekly pay via PAYE – no umbrella companies
  • Competitive daily rates
  • Free access to CPD and training courses
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
  • Experience across a variety of local primary schools
  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

If you’re a qualified Teaching Assistant seeking flexible supply work in the Stanley area, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Teaching Personnel and make a positive impact in local primary schools.

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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