Enhanced Teaching Assistant

North East Jobs; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Ferryhill is seeking an Enhanced Teaching Assistant to support learning and contribute to pupil progress. The role involves working with children of varying abilities, assisting teachers, and contributing to care provision. The ideal candidate should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and a caring, enthusiastic attitude. This is a full-time permanent position starting in September 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary school with children of varying abilities.
• Ability to work in partnership with teachers and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective support for learning and contribute to pupil progress.
• Assist teaching staff with observations, record keeping, and reports.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Commitment

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy

Ferryhill, Co Durham

DL17 8QY

Tel [phone]

A member of Together Learning Partnership

Head Teacher Mrs. Christine Brentnall

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.clevescrossprimary.org.uk

Enhanced Teaching Assistant (Term time plus 10 days)

Full-time 37 hrs per week

Permanent Post to commence September 2025

Salary: Grade 5 (SCP 7-14) (£24,294 to £27,334 pro rata)

£21,864 to £24,600 (actual salary)

The Directors and Governors are seeking to appoint an excellent, caring, committed, and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our school.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to work in partnership with teachers and other professionals, providing effective support for learning and contributing to pupil progress through delivery and evaluation of activities.

Candidates should have experience working in a primary school with children of varying abilities. The successful candidate will work with individual children and/or small groups across the primary phase, delivering planned intervention programmes and learning support. Additionally, the post holder will assist teaching staff with observations, record keeping, and reports for other agencies. Regular classroom cover for PPA time will also be part of the role.

Teaching Assistants contribute to our wraparound care provision, Scamps, which operates between 7.30 am and 6.00 pm during term time and in half-term school holidays.

The ideal candidate will be qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

Applications should be returned by email or post to Mrs. C. Brentnall, Head Teacher, Cleves Cross Primary School, Ferryhill, Co Durham, by 12 midday on Friday, 13th June 2025.

Shortlisting will be completed during the week beginning 16th June, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email to invite them for an interview. Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 25th June.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Together Learning Partnership is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We aim to develop a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if they meet the essential job criteria.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practices, and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

All completed application forms should be returned to the Academy at the above address either by email or post by the closing date.