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 0191 223 5071. 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.