Nursery Teaching Assistant

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 7,500 - 8,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural setting

Supportive staff

Professional development

Job summary

Wolsingham Primary School in Bishop Auckland is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support one-to-one a child with SEND in the Nursery. The role is 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.45am-11.45am, term time only plus two weeks.

Close collaboration with teachers, patience, and clear spoken English are essential. Applicants must meet Early Years qualifications and be able to contribute to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Must hold a qualification meeting the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications.
• Ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Work one-to-one with a child with SEND in Nursery.
• Support Nursery learning activities and routines.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support all learners.

Skills

Child development

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

SEND experience

Nursery experience

Education

Early Years qualification

Job description

Required from 2 November 2026 to 16 July 2027. 15 hour per week, Mon - Fri 8.45am-11.45am, term time only plus 2 weeks.

The Governors of Wolsingham Primary School wish to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work in the Nursery supporting one to one a child with SEND.

We can offer:

• An exciting opportunity to be part of our school which is situated in a rural community presenting huge educational opportunities
• Enthusiastic, hard-working children
• A happy, caring supportive school
• A dedicated staff and a fully committed Governing Body
• Opportunities to further develop as a professional

In return, we are looking for someone who has:

• A good understanding of children’s learning.
• Sound practical, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Experience of supporting children with significant SEND needs.
• Experience of working in a maintained Nursery setting.

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

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

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

This post is not open to job share.

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: 21st October 2026 12.00pm

We anticipate interviews will take place on Friday 23rd October 2026

Wolsingham Primary School
Uppertown
Wolsingham
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 3ET

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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

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