Teaching Assistant — Maternity Cover (SEND, 32.5h)

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

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.