Teaching Assistant- Maternity Cover

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for Burnopfield Primary School for maternity cover. This full-time post is 32.5 hours per week, term-time plus two weeks, and starts January 2027.

The role supports pupils, including those with SEND, and assists the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activities. Visits to the school are scheduled; the post requires safeguarding commitment, enhanced DBS, and a pro rata salary in the range stated.

Qualifications

• Provide support for pupils including those with SEND.
• Encourage participation of pupils in social and academic processes.
• Undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning.
• Assist the teacher in classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for pupils including those with SEND.
• Encourage participation of pupils in social and academic processes of the school, and enable pupils to become more independent learners.
• Undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning and assist the teacher in managing pupils and the classroom.

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, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; plus

• 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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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £26,016 to £26,847 (pro rata)

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant