
1 Teaching Assistant Bishop Auckland
- Bishop Auckland, County Durham
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Providing one-to-one support to a pupil during lessons, breaktimes, and transitions throughout the school day.
- Helping to create a calm, encouraging and safe learning environment where your pupil can flourish.
- Working closely with the class teacher and SENCo to adapt learning tasks and ensure the pupil’s individual needs are met.
- Using your creativity and emotional intelligence to turn everyday moments into joyful learning experiences.
- Celebrating every achievement — big or small — because you’ll be part of their journey.
- You have a genuine love for working with children, especially those who need a bit of extra support to unlock their potential.
- You’re patient, resilient and full of positive energy — ready to guide, support and champion your pupil every step of the way.
- You’re a great communicator who works well with teachers, parents and other staff.
- Experience in a primary school or supporting SEND is helpful, but what really matters is your attitude, empathy and commitment.
- (Bonus points if you’ve worked with children with autism, ADHD, or SEMH needs!)
- A warm, friendly and inclusive school environment with a fantastic team spirit.
- A leadership team that listens, supports and values your input.
- The deep reward of knowing you’re changing a child’s life, one day at a time.
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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