Classroom Support Assistant

Pay Scale: Band 2 (SCP 4) £18,014.55 (Actual Salary)

Contract: 30 hours per week - Term time only

Required February 2026 Contract Fixed Term until 31st August 2026

 

Would you like to take on a new opportunity and make a difference in a young person's future? You will be supporting pupils within an Early Years setting, helping to improve the quality of learning for all. We are looking for someone who:

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• Loves working with children, particularly those in Early Years; being able to forge positive relationships quickly.

• Is willing to ‘get stuck in’ and support with learning tasks as well as intimate/personal care. • Can lead by example and will embody our school motto: Imagine, Believe, Achieve!

• Works well as team and will embrace our school ethos. If this sounds like you and a role that you would enjoy, please look carefully at the following materials and complete the application form.

 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance (certificate of disclosure form from the Disclosure and Barring Service) and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

 

Further details are available from Mrs Charlotte Mackenzie, School Business Manager, Heathfield Primary School. Please email admin@heathfield.lingfieldtrust.org.uk or call 01325 252144 for an informal discussion.

 

Please return completed applications directly to: Mrs Charlotte Mackenzie, Heathfield Primary School, The Broadway, Darlington, DL1 1EJ or email your application to: admin@heathfield.lingfieldtrust.org.uk

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Closing Date: Friday 6th February 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 10th February 2026