Enhanced Teaching Assistant

Durham County Council; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a skilled Teaching Assistant (Enhanced) for Howletch Lane Primary School in Peterlee. The role focuses on Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and requires a candidate with NVQ Level 3 qualifications or equivalent. The position is full-time, term time only, and emphasizes collaboration, communication, and the ability to support diverse learning needs. Applications are to be submitted by the 26th of June, 2025, with an interview scheduled for the following week.

Qualifications

• Ability to support the aims of the school.
• Passion for supporting children in Early Years.
• High expectations for all children.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the team to raise standards.
• Plan for group work with teacher support.
• Support individual pupils’ needs.

Skills

Supporting young children

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Enhanced)
Primarily - EYFS/KS1 Provision
Grade 5 £25,584 - £27,711 pro rata
Permanent
Full Time, Term Time Only + 2 Weeks
Required from 1/9/2025

At Howletch Lane we are commited to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our dedicated team is passionate about inspiring a love for learning and helping every child reach their full potential, ‘Creating futures together’.

The Headteacher and Governors of Howletch Lane Primary wish to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our committed team, the position available will be in EYFS, however the candidate must be flexible to work across the primary age range in the future.

We are looking for a motivated, suitably qualified (NVQ level 3 or equivalent) dedicated individual, who will work alongside the team to raise standards of achievement and meet individual pupils’ needs.

The successful candidate will have:
An ability to support the aims and ethos of our school
A passion for supporting young children in an Early Years setting
High expectations for all children
A desire to develop and learn with and from other skilled and experienced staff
Able to plan for group work, with teacher support and have good literacy and numeracy skills
Hold a Level 3, or equivalent, qualification
An effective communicator, who is willing to work in collaboration with colleagues
Willing to participate fully in whole school life

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

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

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.

Visits to the school are encouraged please arrange by contacting the school office.

Closing date: 26th June 2025 at 12:00pm
Interview date: Week commencing 30th June 2025
Shortlisting: 27th June 2025
Please return completed applications to the school

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

Howletch Lane Primary School
Pennine Drive,
Peterlee,
Co Durham
SR8 2NQ

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://www.howletchlane.co.uk/

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