Teaching Assistant

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Council in Barnard Castle is seeking a teaching assistant to support early years and key stage pupils. The role is based at Bowes Hutchinson’s C of E VA Primary School and requires flexibility to support across the whole school.

Contract is temporary until 31 August 2027, 32.5 hours per week (8:30am-3:30pm), starting 25 November 2026 or as soon as possible. Visits are encouraged and DBS checks will be completed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a qualification meeting the approved ‘full and relevant’ Early Years criteria.
• Ability to converse with customers in accurate spoken English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support across EYFS/KS1 initially at Bowes Hutchinson’s C of E VA Primary School and across the whole school as needed.
• Work 32.5 hours per week, term time plus allowances, starting 25 November 2026 or as soon as possible.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Full and relevant Early Years qualifications

Job description

Temporary until 31st August 2027 initially with the view to extend the contract. 32.5 hours per week (8:30am-3:30pm daily) Required from 25th November 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Due to the expansion of our thriving school nursery, the Governors from the Bowes Cotherstone Federation wish to appoint a teaching assistant who will be based in EYFS / KS1 initially at Bowes Hutchinson’s C of E (VA) Primary School. However, the role will require you to be flexible and be able to support across the whole school, according to needs.

We can offer:

• Inspiring, enthusiastic and motivated children.
• A hard-working, dedicated and supportive staff team.
• A happy, caring and friendly school, federation and community.
• An exciting opportunity to join our school and nursery settting which is thriving.
• A fully committed and very supportive Governing Board.

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.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be made by contacting the school office on 01833 628291.

Calculation of term time only plus two weeks’ pay

• 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)

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.

Bowes Hutchinson’s C of E VA Primary School
Bowes, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9LG

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £26,016 – £26,847 pro rata

Location: Barnard Castle, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant