Teaching Assistant

Permanent

full-time

job

recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference EH-TA-0501_1767612747

Closing date February 4, 2026

Location Darlington, United Kingdom

Type

Full-Time

Status

Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Teaching Assistant

Salary: £24,454 - £26,015 (pro‑rata, term‑time only) Hours: Full-time, 8:30am - 4:30pm Contract: Permanent for the right candidate

A specialist school in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a committed and motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support autistic and neurodivergent children and young people in accessing highly tailored programmes of study within a nurturing, forward-thinking environment.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a one‑to‑one basis and in small groups
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team
• Help deliver bespoke learning programmes that meet the individual needs of pupils
• Foster positive relationships to support students' wellbeing, engagement, and progress
• Contribute to creating a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment

What We're Looking For:

• Level 2 TA qualification (or equivalent)
• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for supporting young people
• A willingness to learn, develop and engage in ongoing training
• Resilience, patience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

What the School Offers:

• Outstanding induction, training, and mentoring
• A supportive, highly skilled team committed to professional development
• Opportunities to grow within a specialist educational environment
• A long-term career opportunity, with permanent employment available for the right candidate

Please apply below or get in touch with Ed Hyland at ehyland@veritas-education.com for further info.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'