Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their nurturing team. This role involves supporting children, particularly those with additional needs, in a caring and inclusive environment. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility, high expectations for behaviour, and a commitment to professional development. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a community-focused school that values inclusion and strives for excellence. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and fostering a positive learning atmosphere, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Great resources

Supportive staff team

Community atmosphere

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs is essential.
• Must hold a qualification meeting the approved criteria for Early Years.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of children in a nurturing environment.
• Work collaboratively with staff and engage with the school community.

Skills

Flexibility

Positive Behaviour Management

Collaboration

Support for Children with Additional Needs

Emotional Resilience

Education

Early Years Qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant
Grade 3 £24,404 - £25,183 pro rata
Full Time, Term Time Only + 2 Weeks
Temporary – required from 2nd June 2025 until 3rd January 2026

North Park Primary School is seeking to appoint a temporary teaching assistant who is enthusiastic, innovative and inspiring. Our school environment is a very caring, nurturing one in which the child is at the centre of everything we do.

The successful candidate will:
• Have the ability to be flexible;
• Demonstrate high expectations of positive behaviour for learning;
• Strive to be the best practitioner they can possibly be;
• Work collaboratively with a committed team of staff and governors, parents and the wider community;
• Go the extra mile for the benefit of our children;
• Have experience of working with children with additional needs;
• Be eager to support the excellent work developed throughout the school;
• Have a desire to be involved with all aspects of school life;
• Be professional, nurturing and emotionally resilient.

Our school offers:
• Delightful children
• A happy, welcoming staff team;
• Great resources;
• A strong sense of community and family atmosphere.
• An opportunity to work in a school committed to inclusion and high expectations

Closing date for applications: 16th May (12pm) 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 22nd May 2025

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact Mrs Harris in the school office on 01388 815 943 for further details. An application pack is available in an electronic format via email.

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.

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

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.

North Park Primary School
Bessemer Green,
Spennymoor,
Co Durham
DL16 6PP

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

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