Location: Durham
Salary: £106.00 – £112.02 per day
Job Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: Mid-September 2026
Contract: Ongoing
Help a Child Thrive Every Day
Are you a patient, caring and proactive Teaching Assistant who enjoys building meaningful relationships with children?
Schools Mutual Services is recruiting a full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil moving into Year 4 at a welcoming primary school in Durham.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference by providing consistent support to a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), helping them feel confident, engaged and successful throughout the school day.
About the Role
You will provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with an EHCP, working closely with the class teacher and SEND team to help the child access learning and reach their full potential.
The school is looking for someone who understands the importance of building trust and creating a positive, encouraging environment. Your patience, enthusiasm and ability to engage the child in learning will be key to their success.
Every day will be different, but your focus will always be on supporting the child’s educational, social and emotional development.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience supporting children with SEND or additional needs.
- Understands how to work alongside children with an EHCP.
- Is patient, proactive and encouraging.
- Can build strong, trusting relationships with children.
- Is confident adapting to the child’s individual learning needs.
- Works well as part of a wider school team.
- Is reliable, compassionate and committed to helping every child succeed.
Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEND Support Worker, Youth Worker or within a care setting would be highly beneficial.
What We Offer
- Competitive daily pay of £106.00 – £112.02.
- Full-time hours, Monday to Friday.
- Mid-September start.
- Weekly PAYE pay.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Access to CPD and professional development opportunities.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Pension scheme.
Why Join Schools Mutual Services?
Schools Mutual Services is a not-for-profit, school-led education recruitment provider, committed to supporting schools, staff and pupils across the North East.
We pride ourselves on matching compassionate education professionals with rewarding opportunities, while providing honest advice, ongoing support and opportunities to develop your career.
Apply Today
If you’re a dedicated Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping children achieve their potential, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact the Schools Mutual Services team to find out more about this rewarding Year 4 1:1 Teaching Assistant opportunity in Durham.
