Enhanced Teaching Assistant

Durham County Council; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking an Enhanced Teaching Assistant for Etherley Lane Primary School. This fixed-term, full-time position is term-time plus specified days, with a pro rata salary of £27,274 to £29,542.

The role involves supporting children with SEND and other complex needs, collaborating with staff, parents and children, and upholding safeguarding as part of the school community.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND and other complex needs
• Innovative, resilient and creative with drive for passion to ensure all children achieve
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team, sharing practices and learning from others
• Committed to working in partnership with staff, parents and children

Job description

Enhanced Teaching Assistant

Job Summary

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Pattern: Full time - term time plus specified days

Advert Start Date: 15/10/2026

Advert End Date: 30/10/2026 23:59

Salary: £27,274 - £29,542 pro rata

Hours per week: 37

Job Category: Schools - Teaching Assistant

Vacancy ID: 303545

Employment Location: Etherley Lane Primary School

Post Number: N6773

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 30 Oct

Further Information

Required to start January 27 until 31 August 2027.

The Governors of Etherley Lane Nursery School Federation are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant.

We are looking for an excellent Teaching Assistant who is:

• Innovative, resilient and creative who has a drive for passion to ensure that all children achieve
• Have experience in supporting children with SEND and other complex needs
• Be committed to the schools core values
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team, sharing practices and learning from others
• Committed to working in partnership with staff, parents and children

In return we can offer you:

• A friendly school where the children are at the heart of everything we do
• A supportive staff team who work together
• Training in line with the needs of the schools
• An exciting place to work

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Durham County Council is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender's act 1974. As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates.

Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

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

Closing date: 30/10/2026

Interview date: TBC

Contact Information

Etherley Lane Nursery School

Hazel Grove

Bishop Auckland

DL14 7RF

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.etherleylane-pri.durham.sch.uk

Supporting Documents

• Application Form - Support Staff.docx (233.45 KB)
• Job Description New TA.docx (56.36 KB)
• Personal Spec New TA.docx (24.0 KB)