Teaching Assistants
Teaching Assistants at Firthmoor Primary School in Darlington
About the role
Are you enthusiastic, organised and welcoming?
Would you like to make a difference to children’s learning and well-being?
Do you…
- Have high expectations of learning and behaviour and inspire and motivate our children.
- Support, nurture and understand with high expectations.
- Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience.
- Communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils.
- Strive to be driven and proactive.
- Work well as part of a team.
- Show willingness to contribute to school life outside of the classroom.
- Consider yourself to be IT literate.
If this is you, we would really welcome your application
In return you will receive:
- A supportive working environment that puts people at the heart of the organisation.
- Continuous professional development, including the opportunity to undertake related qualifications.
- National Terms and Conditions of Employment.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and shape this role.
Details of the school can be found on the school website:
www.firthmoor.org.uk
There will be the opportunity to visit the school at 4pm on Tuesday 6th October (please contact the school office to book your place)
In return you will receive:
- A supportive working environment that puts people at the heart of the organisation
- The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and shape this role
- Continuous professional development
- A range of Trust initiatives that improve wellbeing. Current initiatives include an annual wellbeing day.
- National Terms and Conditions of Employment
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme/ Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee welfare and benefits package including:
- 24-hour GP access
- Nurse support service
- Mental health services, including stress management, mental health first aid training and bereavement support
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Counselling Services
- Physiotherapy
- Financial wellbeing coaching
- Maternity and Paternity support
- Menopause support
- Access to useful wellbeing resources
- Cycle to work scheme
- Lifestyle savings including discounts on shops, food and drink and days out
CLOSING DATE:
- Applications must be received by: Tuesday 13th October 2026 at 12pm
- Short Listing will take place on: Thursday 15th October 2026
- Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 20th October 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Letters of application should be returned, along with a Northern Lights Learning Trust application form to Christine Samways (Office Manager) at: admin@firthmoor.org.uk
Applications will only be considered on receipt of an application form, CV’s and other forms of application will not be accepted. For further information, please contact the school office.