Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Community School in Durham is seeking an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support Department. The role aligns with day release for the Diploma/Level 3 Advanced Teaching Assistant course and supports students with their learning journey.

The position is fixed-term until August 2028, full-time term-time plus two additional weeks, starting Easter 2027. Completion of safeguarding checks is required, with a commitment to promoting welfare and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Support learning in a busy school environment.
• Ability to work with teaching staff and carers.
• Interest in pursuing Teaching Assistant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering lessons in Learning Support.
• Support individual and small groups of students to reach targets.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and orderly learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Diploma / Level 3 Advanced Teaching Assistant

Job description

Fixed Term Contract until August 2028

Full Time- Term Time Only plus 2 weeks

Required to start Easter 2027.

We are looking for a proactive Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our successful support staff team.

Central to the success of our school is a team that works hard for the students and each other. The successful applicant will be mainly based in the Learning Support Department.

Successful applicants will be given day release to study the Diploma / Level 3 Advanced Teaching Assistant course.

Our last Ofsted report recognised the high expectations, strong leadership, great teaching and positive relationships that underpin the good progress made by our students. We will offer you a supportive network of colleagues and access to a Teaching Assistant qualification.

As our name implies, the school lies at the heart of its community. Belmont is a leafy suburb on the outskirts of Durham City. As a result of high expectations, enthusiastic teaching and very positive relationships, students enjoy school and want to do well.

Details are also available via the school website www.belmontschool.org.uk

Calculation of term time only plus two weeks’ pay

Term time only plus two additional weeks’ 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
• Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; 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 2) + 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 2) + 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 Tuesday 1st December 2026

Interview date: WB 14th December 2026

Belmont Community School

The Links, Durham, DH1 2AG

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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