Teaching Assistant

Durham County Council; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Dean Bank Primary & Nursery School is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. The role involves assisting with educational activities and ensuring the welfare of pupils during term time. This temporary full-time position runs from September 2025 to August 2026, and only candidates with suitable Early Years qualifications will be considered.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlements based on service

Supportive school environment

Qualifications

• Must hold a qualification for Early Years.
• Ability to converse in accurate spoken English required.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom activities and assist with educational needs of pupils.
• Contribute to the welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualification that meets approved 'full and relevant' criteria for Early Years

Job description

Teaching Assistant
Grade 3 £24,404 - £25,183 pro rata
Temporary, Full Time, Term Time only plus 2 weeks
Required from 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026

The Governors and Headteacher of Dean Bank Primary & Nursery School are seeking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to become part of the team. We are a welcoming and supportive school dedicated to achieving the best for our pupils.

Electronic application packs are available from the school office, please e-mail:
[e-mail]

Application forms must be returned to the Headteacher via email to [e-mail]

Completed forms should be returned to school by 12 noon on Monday 16th June 2025
Shortlisting: Monday 16th June 2025
Interviews: Friday 20th June 2025

Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office.

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.

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

Dean Bank Primary School
Dean Bank,
Ferryhill,
Co. Durham,
DL178PP

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://deanbank.durham.sch.uk/

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