Teaching Assistant

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

Job description

Enhanced Teaching Assistant
Term Time only plus 2 Weeks
Grade 5 £25,584 - £27,711 pro rata
Permanent, Full Time
Required for 1st June 2025, or sooner if possible

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

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

Application packs are available from the school office. Please e-mail: [e-mail]

Completed forms should be returned to the Headteacher via email by 12 noon on Monday 28th April 2025.

Shortlisting: Monday 28th April 2025
Interviews: Friday 2nd May 2025

Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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:

1. Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks;
2. Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days);
3. Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks;
4. 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,
DL1 78PP

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