Enhanced Teaching Assistant

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Etherley Lane Primary School Federation in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, supportive team. This temporary term-time role includes 38 teaching weeks plus two additional weeks' pay and involves safeguarding responsibilities.

You will support children, including those with SEND, promote inclusive practice, and work with staff, parents and carers to help every child thrive.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, innovative and creative, with a genuine passion for supporting every child to achieve their full potential.
• Has experience of working with children with SEND and additional or complex needs.
• Shares and actively promotes the school's core values.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team, sharing good practice and learning from others.
• Builds positive relationships and works in partnership with colleagues, parents and carers, and children.
• Caring, patient and committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child feels valued.

Responsibilities

• Support children to achieve their full potential and assist with learning activities.
• Work with children with SEND and additional needs to enable full participation.
• Collaborate with colleagues and families to promote inclusive practices.
• Foster positive relationships and contribute to a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Teamwork

Inclusive practice

Job description

Temporary position until 31st August 2027

Term Time Only plus 2 weeks

Required to start as soon as possible

The Governors of Etherley Lane Nursery and Primary School Federation are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children thrive and who is committed to making a positive difference to their learning and wellbeing.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

• Is enthusiastic, innovative and creative, with a genuine passion for supporting every child to achieve their full potential.
• Has experience of working with children with SEND and additional or complex needs.
• Shares and actively promotes the school's core values.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team, sharing good practice and learning from others.
• Builds positive relationships and works in partnership with colleagues, parents and carers, and children.
• Is caring, patient and committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child feels valued.

In return, we can offer:

• A warm, welcoming school where children are at the heart of everything we do.
• Friendly, supportive and dedicated colleagues who work closely together as a team.
• Opportunities for high-quality professional development and training.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children's lives.
• A vibrant and exciting place to work and grow professionally.

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.

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 Friday 20th November 2026

Interview date: TBC

Etherley Lane Primary School

Clarence Gardens

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 7RB

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]