1-1 Teaching Assistant

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly school community

Supportive leadership team

Mutual respect culture

Job summary

Byerley Park Primary School in Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant on a temporary contract (term-time plus 10 days). The role is part-time (26.25 hours per week) and supports 1:1 with children with SEND within a warm, inclusive school community.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 2 TA qualification (or equivalent) and GCSEs in English and Maths. Commitment to safeguarding and a proactive team spirit are essential.

Qualifications

• 1:1 support for children with SEND.
• Experience of working with individuals and groups in class.
• Enthusiasm, dedication and teamwork in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to children with SEND.
• Support individuals and groups in class and during activities.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of behaviour and learning.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support pupil progress.

Skills

1:1 support

SEND experience

classroom support

teamwork

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification

Job description

Temporary Contract until funding stops or pupil leaves school.

Part Time - 26.25 hours per week working between 09:00 – 15:30, with unpaid lunchbreak to be taken within these hours.

Term Time Only + 10 specified days.

Required to start as soon as possible.

The Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, caring, creative, enthusiastic and experienced teaching assistant to join our dedicated team as soon as possible.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is able to work 1:1 with children with SEND
• Has experience of working with individuals and groups of children as well as supporting in class.
• Has experience of working with children with a range of SEND needs.
• Shows enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to the role and the school as a whole.
• Has high expectations and a drive to succeed.
• Has the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills
• Is highly organised and has good time management skills

In return, we can offer you:

• A friendly and welcoming school community
• A community where relationships are built on mutual respect
• A supportive, dynamic and forward thinking Leadership Team

The successful candidate must have a Teaching Assistant qualification at Level 2, (or equivalent) and GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths, (or equivalent).

Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios.

Visits to our school are welcome.

This post is not open to job share.

Calculation of term time only plus ten days pay

Term time only plus ten additional days’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:

• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Ten additional days, inclusive of CPD – 10 days; plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)

Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:

Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:

40 weeks (term time plus 10) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:

40 weeks (term time plus 10) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required’

Closing date for applications is Thursday 12th November 2026 9am.

Interview date: Friday 20th November 2026

Byerley Park Primary School

Greenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham, DL5 7LE

Tel: [phone]

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