HLTA, Teacher Assistant​/ Paraprofessional, Education ​/ Teaching

About the role:

• Supporting students aged 11-19 across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Leading lessons and supervising classes in the absence of the teacher when required.
• Delivering targeted interventions to individuals and small groups of students.
• Supporting students with additional learning needs and barriers to education.
• Working closely with teaching staff to plan and implement learning activities.
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teachers and school leaders.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Pay: £17 - £19 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

Hours:

8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Contract:

Full-time, temporary position with the potential to become permanent

Start Date:

September 2026

Location:

Darlington

• Previous experience working within a secondary school setting.
• HLTA qualification or equivalent educational support qualification is desirable.
• Experience delivering interventions and supporting whole-class learning.
• Confident managing groups of students and leading learning activities.
• Strong communication, behaviour management and organisational skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting teaching and learning.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service or be willing to process a new application.
• Professional child-related or care-related references covering the last two years.

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