Teaching Assistant

Durham County Council; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly school community

Mutual respect relationships

Dynamic leadership team

Job summary

Byerley Park Primary School in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a highly motivated teaching assistant to join our dedicated team. The role is part-time (26.25 hours/week) during term time plus ten additional days, with a daytime schedule 09:00–15:30 and an unpaid lunch break.

The successful candidate will work 1:1 with children with SEND, support in class and with groups, and contribute to a caring, creative school community. DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• TA qualification at Level 2 (or equivalent)
• GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Qualification meeting approved ‘full and relevant’ Early Years criteria

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for children with SEND.
• Support individuals, groups and in-class activities.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to the school.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.
• Maintain excellent behaviour management and organise time effectively.

Skills

1:1 SEND support

group support

enthusiasm and commitment

independent and team work

behaviour management

organisation and time management

drive to succeed

high expectations

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2 or equivalent

GCSE English & Maths (C+)

Full and relevant Early Years criteria

Job description

Temporary contract until funding stops or pupil leaves school. Part Time 26.25 hours per week- Daily working hours between 09:00 – 15:30, with unpaid lunchbreak to be taken within these hours. Term Time Only + 10 specified days Required to start as soon as possible.

The Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, caring, creative, enthusiastic and experienced teaching assistant to join our dedicated team as soon as possible.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is able to work 1:1 with children with SEND
• Has experience of working with individuals and groups of children as well as supporting in class.
• Has experience of working with children with a range of SEND needs.
• Shows enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to the role and the school as a whole.
• Has high expectations and a drive to succeed.
• Has the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills
• Is highly organised and has good time management skills

The successful candidate must have a Teaching Assistant qualification at Level 2, (or equivalent) and GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths, (or equivalent).

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

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure DBS check.

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

This post is not open to job share.

In return, we can offer you:

• A friendly and welcoming school community
• A community where relationships are built on mutual respect
• A supportive, dynamic and forward thinking Leadership Team

Visits to our school are welcome.

Calculation of term time only plus ten days pay

Term time only plus ten additional days’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:

• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks;
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days);
• Ten additional days, inclusive of CPD – 10 days;
• 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 9am on Thursday 15th October, 2026.

Shortlisting Thursday 15th October, 2026.

Interview date: Thursday 22nd October, 2026.

Byerley Park Primary School

Greenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham, DL5 7LE

Tel: [phone]

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