What skills and experience we're looking for
Gurney Pease Academy is a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted October 2021) with amazing children and staff. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our EYFS team in our two-old-provision, who believes that in order for children to achieve their potential, good self-esteem, positive relationships, and high aspirations are essential.
This position is to start 5th January 2026.
Are you an enthusiastic and nurturing Level 2 Teaching Assistant? We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our warm and welcoming primary school in January 2026.
About the Role: As an Early Years Teaching Assistant in the two-year-old provision you will work as part of the EYFS team providing a safe, fun learning environment that provides learning through play.
You will liaise with colleagues in the EYFS team to plan and lead activities to support all areas of the curriculum.
To ensure a safe environment for the children.
To be aware of all legal and statutory requirements relating to EYFS.
The ideal candidate will have:
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and staff.
• A commitment to creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
Why join us?
• Supportive and friendly school at the heart of its community.
• Well-resourced classrooms and outdoor learning areas.
• Collaborative team environment with ongoing professional development.
If you are a motivated and compassionate professional looking for a fresh challenge in a supportive setting, we would love to hear from you.
If you require further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Joanne Davison (Acting Principal) Gurney Pease, at jdavison@educationvillage.org.uk.
Closing date: 2nd November 2025
Shortlisting: w/c 3rd November 2025
Interview date: w/c 10th November 2025
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
• Supportive and friendly school at the heart of its community.
• Well-resourced classrooms and outdoor learning areas.
• Collaborative team environment with ongoing professional development opportunities and experience.
• A diverse and vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging children.
• A positive, caring ethos and culture.
• A forward thinking school.
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly colleagues.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (school contributes).
• Childcare Voucher Scheme (Darlington Borough Council).
• Bike to Work Scheme (Darlington Borough Council).
• Secure cycle storage.
• Free car parking.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.