Teaching Assistant - KS2

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kirk Merrington Primary School, a supportive and welcoming institution, is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to support KS2 pupils. The position offers a pro-rata salary ranging from £24,027 to £24,404 for 17 hours per week, focused on enriching the educational journey of students in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to converse at ease with customers in accurate spoken English.
• Enthusiastic and committed to supporting pupils.
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of KS2 pupils.
• Assist with classroom activities and provide guidance to students.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and contribute to a positive school environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Teaching qualification (not specified)

Job description

Teaching Assistant KS2
Grade 2 £24,027 - £24,404 pro rata
17 hours per week, term time only + 2 weeks
Temporary – required from 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026

The Governors and Headteacher of Kirk Merrington Primary 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.

Please see the attached Job Description for further details.

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

Closing date: Wednesday 25th June 2025 at 12 noon
Interview date: Tuesday 1st July 2025
Application forms are attached to this advert.
Please return completed applications to the school.

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.

Kirk Merrington Primary School
South View,
Kirk Merrington,
Spennymoor,
Co Durham
DL16 7JB

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

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