Mount Pleasant Primary School L2 Teaching Assistant Pay Scale:andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; L2 Teaching Assistant Band 7 (SCP 14-17), (andpound;24,653- andpound;25,889 actual) Contract:andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; 35 hours per week as L2 Teaching Assistant (Term time only, 46 weeks) andnbsp;Fixed Term until July 2026. Required from: andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; 20th April 2026 andnbsp; Would you like to take on a new opportunity and make a difference in a young personand39;s future?andnbsp; The successful candidate will be working with pupils within EYFS and with special needs. You will be supporting the pupils on either a 1:1, group or within the class setting, improving the quality of learning for all.andnbsp; We are looking for someone who:andnbsp; Has experience of working with pre-verbal children with Autismandnbsp; Is resilient, dynamic and can work flexiblyandnbsp; Loves working with children of all abilities; being able to forge positive relationships quicklyandnbsp; Can lead by example and will embody our school mottoandnbsp; Works well as team and will embrace our school ethos Has an Early Years Teaching Assistant qualificationandnbsp;or equivalent. If this sounds like you and a role that you would relish, 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). Pre-employment checks including an online and social media search (KCSIE) will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. Application packs are available from the school. Please email Sophie Boston at sboston@mountpleasant.darlington.sch.uk or phone the school to request an application pack on 01325 244950. All completed application packs must be returned directly to the school or emailed and marked for the attention of the Sophie Boston, Office Manager.andnbsp; andnbsp; Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the Office Manager.andnbsp; andnbsp;andnbsp; Closing Date: Wednesday 4th March 2026 Shortlisting: Thursday 5th March 2026 (if you do not hear on this date, please assume that you were unsuccessful in being shortlisted this time) Interviews: Week commencing 9th March 2026