Teaching Assistant (Part Time)

Spacehouse Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly school community

Mutual respect culture

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Byerley Park Primary School invites applications for a part-time Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a busy, inclusive environment. 26.25 hours per week, 09:00–15:30 with a lunchbreak, term time plus 10 days. The role requires SEND experience and a Level 2 TA qualification, with GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C or above.

The successful candidate will join a friendly school community with a supportive leadership team and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must have a Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) and GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C or above.
• Applicants must meet the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years staffing ratios.
• Experience with SEND and ability to work 1:1 and in groups is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for children with SEND
• Assist in class and small-group settings
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and classroom support
• Work both independently and as part of a team

Skills

SEND support

Behaviour management

Time management

Organisation

Education

TA Level 2

GCSE English/Maths C+

Early Years qualifications

Job description

Jobs

Teaching Assistant

More Information

Salary: £ 25,614- £ 26,016 (pro- rata)

Expires: 15/10/2026

Location: Newton Aycliffe, Durham

Job Type: Part Time

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

Qualifications and experience required

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.

Safeguarding and DBS

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.

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.

Equal Opportunities

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.

Benefits and arrangements

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

Pay calculation

• Term time only plus ten additional days’ 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
• Ten additional days, inclusive of CPD – 10 days; 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

Key dates

Closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 15th October, 2026.

Shortlisting Thursday 15th October, 2026.

Interview date: Thursday 22nd October, 2026.

Contact

Byerley Park Primary School
Greenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham, DL5 7LE

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