Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Durham Secondary Schools

Competitive Daily Rates, Long-Term, ASAP Start

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Teaching Assistants for secondary schools across Durham, with positions available immediately. These are long-term placements in inclusive, well-supported school environments where support staff are valued and the work you do has a visible, lasting impact on the students you work with.

Working across KS3 and KS4, you'll be supporting students with a range of needs — building consistent relationships, delivering targeted interventions, and helping young people access learning in a way that works for them.

What the role involves:

Supporting students across KS3 and KS4 on a 1:1 and small group basis

Delivering targeted interventions and assisting with classroom management

Working with students with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, and learning difficulties

Helping students develop independence and confidence in their learning

Liaising with the SENCO and wider support team as required

What we're looking for:

Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a secondary school setting

A solid understanding of SEND and how to support diverse learners

Patient, reliable, and confident building relationships with students

Level 3 qualification desirable but not essential with relevant experience

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

What Teaching Personnel offers:

Competitive daily rates

Weekly pay via PAYE

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD and SEND training

Opportunities for permanent employment

Contract: Long-term, Start: ASAP, Location: Durham secondary schools

Send your CV or call (phone number removed).

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.

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