Job Description

Haughton Academy

Darlington
22,663 - 22,664 per year

Salary:

Band 4 SCP 6 - actual salary 22664

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

06 October 2025

Apply by:

18 August 2025

Job overview

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Post:

Teaching Assistant (Level 1)

Salary

: Band 4, SCP 6 (25,183 p.a.) pro rata to weeks worked

Actual Salary

: 22,664

Job Type

: Temporary - 1 year Fixed Term Contract

Hours

: 37 Hours 8:00am - 4:00pm, term time only plus 1 week

Apply by

: Monday 18th August 2025 - 12 noon


Interviews: W/C 1st September 2025 (Times to be confirmed)

Haughton Academy, part of The Education Village Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Level 1 Teaching Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed person who will help us deliver a high-quality learning environment for our pupils. The successful applicant will be highly motivated and committed to ensuring the active participation, learning and achievement of all pupils.

We believe strongly in supporting children to ensure they get the very best start in life and are committed to working hand in hand with children and families. If you, too, are committed to supporting children and families, we would love to hear from you.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:







In co-operation with the teacher and under the agreed educational plan, the post holder will to a level reflected by the grade of the post:-

Support the Pupil byAttending to the pupils' individual needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical and academic support. Delivering pre-determined educational activities and programmes of learning whilst promoting independent learning. Working to establish a supportive relationship with the pupils and parents, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs. Encouraging acceptance and inclusion of children with special educational needs within the school and wider community. Supporting pupils in respect of learning strategies e.g. literacy and numeracy adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs, as directed by the teacher. Promoting independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement through the schools' rewards systems and policy. Supporting pupils in using basic ICT as directed. Preparing and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.


Support the teacher and SEN team byPreparing classrooms and work areas for lessons / activities as directed by the class teacher. Monitoring the needs and behaviours of individual pupil and reporting these to their designated person as appropriate. Contributing to records of the pupil's development as are required by the academy. Providing general administrative / clerical support to the SEN support team. Undertaking pupil record keeping as requested, including termly communication with parents and pupils. Use Provision Maps to regularly update pupil passports. Being aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher or SEN team as agreed. Implement interventions as directed by the SEND Manager.


Support the Academy byBeing aware of the Trusts policies and procedures. Being aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. Being aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. Contributing to the overall ethos/work/aims of the Trust. Attending relevant meetings as required. Participating in training and other learning activities and performance development as required. Assisting with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes. Accompanying teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required. Undertaking any other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post which from time to time may be required by the head teacher / senior teaching assistant. Carrying out your duties with full regard to the Trust's Equality Policy and Race Equality Scheme. Complying with Health and Safety policies, organisations statements and procedures, report any incidents/accidents/hazards and take pro-active approach to health and safety matters in order to protect both yourself and others.

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About

Haughton Academy

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Haughton Academy

Salters Lane South, Darlington
County Durham
DL1 2AN
United Kingdom

+44 1325 248113

The Education Village Academy Trust is located in Darlington, in the North East of England. It brings together two primary schools, a secondary school, a large all-age multi-need special and a SEMH free school.



The Education Village formed in 2006 with three schools - Springfield Primary School, Beaumont Hill Special School and Haughton Secondary School - coming together to form a hard federation under a PFI contract housed in a state of the art 27 million campus. In April 2012 The Education Village Academy Trust was formed and two further schools subsequently joined the Trust - Gurney Pease Academy (a mainstream primary school) and Marchbank Free School (a SEMH Special Free School), both on their own individual sites.



The Trust is committed to providing an outstanding education in the broadest sense. Our key priorities are to:



Provide a nurturing and friendly atmosphere by providing an environment where students are respected and valued and where individual needs are recognised and supported.




Bring out the best in every child irrespective of any learning difficulties they may have and regardless of their gender, race, colour or religious beliefs.



Provide for each child as many different experiences, ideas and activities as possible in a safe and secure environment.



Help your child care about family, friends, neighbours and their surroundings.



Support our pupils in leading an independent and purposeful life, preparing children for work or further education and promoting citizenship to encourage them to consider the needs of their local and wider community.



Offer a broad and balanced curriculum modified to meet individual needs where appropriate.



Create an atmosphere which encourages teamwork and values the contribution of all partners in the context of a shared acceptance and understanding of the Trust's direction. Motivate staff by strong leadership which offers direction and democratic management.

What can you expect from us?

Staff are the Trust's most valuable resource and we value and invest in our people. We encourage reflective practice, classroom-based research and collaborative peer coaching because we want staff to deliver outstanding provision and to maintain a passion for learning. Wherever possible we seek to accredit the professional development work of staff. Learning from others is at the centre of our staff development provision. We are highly fortunate that our broad educational provision allows us to draw on a wealth of knowledge, enthusiasm and expertise to deliver a broad and varied internal CPD programme.

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