Enhanced Teaching Assistant

Durham County Council; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education institution is seeking an Enhanced Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role requires motivated individuals with experience in working with children, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. Successful candidates will engage in various classroom activities and contribute positively to school life. This part-time position offers a supportive, dynamic environment focused on child welfare.

Benefits

Friendly school community

Supportive leadership team

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals/groups of children.
• Ability to cover a whole class in the absence of a teacher.
• Experience with children with SEND needs.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and groups in class.
• Cover classes when teachers are absent.
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Dedication

Behaviour Management

Communication skills

Time Management

Education

5 x GCSE grades A-C including English and Maths

CACHE Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Enhanced Teaching Assistant
Grade 5 £25,584 - £27,711 Pro-rata
Part Time 16.25hrs per week, Term Time only + 2 Weeks
Permanent
Required from 1.9.25

The Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, caring, creative, enthusiastic and experienced teaching assistant to join our dedicated team in September 2025.

We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience of working with individuals and groups of children as well as supporting in class.
• Has experience of covering a whole classs in the absence of a teacher.
• 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
• Demonstrates good English and Mathematics skills
• Has excellent communication skills, both oral and written

The successful candidate must have 5 x GCSE grades A-C, including English and Maths, (or equivalent).
CACHE Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.

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

Visits to our school are strongly encouraged.
Please contact the School Office to book an appointment.

Closing date: 12noon on Thursday 26th June, 2025.
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 27th June, 2025
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2nd July, 2025
Please return completed applications to the school

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

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.

Byerley Park Primary School
Greenfield Way,
Newton Aycliffe,
Co. Durham
DL5 7LE

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.byerleyparkprimaryschool.co.uk

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