1-2-1 Learning Support Assistant

Job Vacancy - 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Temporary, Part time, 12hrs per week, term-time only

Working hours 8.45am - 3.15pm - 2 days per week (Days TBC)

Salary: Grade 3 SCP 4-6 £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (pro rata)

Advert Start Date: 15/07/2026 Advert End Date: 30/08/2026

Interviews: w/c 31/8/2026

School Address: Ingleton C of E Primary School, Manor Road, Ingleton, Co Durham, DL2 3JE

Further Information

We are a small, friendly Church of England Primary School, which is part of the Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust.

We are looking to appoint a 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant for 12 hours per week, to work with a child in Nursery with special educational needs, supporting with their development, education and intimate care throughout the school day (including lunchtime supervision).

The post is temporary, linked to Top Up funding and will continue whilst the child attends our setting, and the funding remains in place.

Start Date: Monday 7th September 2026 or as soon thereafter

The successful candidate:

will hold a teaching assistant or childcare qualification at Level 2 or equivalent, ideally in Early Years.

can take direction from experienced colleagues, while at the same time taking initiative and working independently

has experience of working with Nursery/Primary aged pupils

has experience of or interest in working with children with special educational needs

has experience of delivering relevant interventions/support (see job specification)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

For more information regarding the post please contact the School Office on [phone removed] or via email [email removed]

Closing Date for applications: Sunday 30th August 2026