Two Enhanced Teaching Assistants - EYFS

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John’s C of E (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is seeking two Enhanced Teaching Assistants to join the Early Years team on a temporary contract until 31 August 2027. The role is full-time (37 hours per week) with term-time-plus-two-weeks pay, starting 4 January 2027.

The successful applicants will have Early Years experience, support safeguarding practices, and contribute to raising standards for children, including those with SEND or other complex needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an Early Years setting.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Ability to support learning and raise standards in a primary setting.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities in the Early Years setting.
• Assist children, including those with SEND or other complex needs.
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating and welcoming classroom environment.
• Contribute to the school ethos and team objectives.

Skills

Early years experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Temporary Contract until 31/08/2027
Full Time - 37 hours per week
Term Time Only + 2 weeks
Required to start Monday 4th January 2027.

We are looking for two successful and motivated Enhanced Teaching Assistants to join our Early Years team at St. John’s Primary School. Applicants should have previous experience of working in an Early Years setting.

You will need to be wholly committed to becoming an integral member of our staff team and will:

• Be willing to support the ethos and practices of our Church of England school
• Have high expectations and a strong commitment to setting solid foundations and raising standards for children
• Will make learning exciting, memorable and enjoyable
• Have experience and a keen interest in supporting young children, some with SEND and other complex needs
• Fulfil the Durham County Council Grade 5 Job Description
• Comprehensive understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures

In return we can offer:

• An outstanding and supportive staff team.
• An outstanding working environment.
• Excellent pupils and supportive parents
• Continual Professional Development opportunities.

St. John’s C of E (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).

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 9am - Monday 7th December 2026

Interview date: Friday 11th December 2026

St. John’s C of E (Aided) Primary School Jubilee Road, Shildon, Co. Durham. DL5 7AY

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