Teaching Assistant- Maternity Cover

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnopfield Primary School in the North East of England is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a temporary maternity cover. The role is full-time (32.5 hours weekly, 8:30am-3:30pm), term-time plus two weeks, with start in January 2027.

Visits to the school are welcomed with an appointment on Monday 2 November at 4pm. The post includes supporting pupils, including those with SEND, and helping pupils become more independent learners within an inclusive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a primary school setting.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to pupil needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Willingness to undertake DBS disclosure and safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for pupils including those with SEND.
• Encourage participation in social and academic processes and promote independence.
• Carry out work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning and assist the teacher.

Skills

SEND support

Classroom support

Inclusive education

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Temporary Contract until 21.07.27 for maternity cover
Full Time- 32.5 hours per week (8.30am to 3.30pm)
Term Time Only + 2 weeks
Required to start January 2027.

We are seeking a hardworking, committed and creative full time Teaching Assistant to join a team who inspire, challenge and care for all of their children.

Can you?

• Display high standards of classroom practice?
• Demonstrate flexibility and enthusiasm?
• Promote high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour?
• Prove your passion for teaching and learning?
• Consider the needs of all learners and support our school’s inclusive ethos?
• Support or lead a subject area?
• Develop an area of your own interest within school?

Key Responsibilities

To provide support for pupils including those with SEND.

To encourage the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school, and enable pupils to become more independent learners.

To undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Please see the attached documents for the person specification and job description.

Visits to school - Monday 2nd November at 4pm.

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.

Closing date for applications is Friday 6th November 12pm.

Interview date - Thursday 12th November

Burnopfield Primary School NE16 6PT

Front Street, Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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