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Enhanced Teaching Assistant
(Sports Development Officer)
Grade 5- £26,403 - £28,598 pro rata (term time plus two weeks)
Fixed Term- Full Time
Required to start September 2026 pending DBS clearance till 31st August 2027.
 
The Role: Wheatley Hill Community Primary is a caring, inclusive school at the heart of the local community. We believe that quality teaching and learning must take place both inside and outside the classroom. We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and energetic Sports Development Officer to join our team.
 
This is an exciting time to join our wonderful school as we continue to grow into a leading educational provider in Durham. With consistently impressive pupil outcomes, an innovative curriculum, and significant SEND & inclusion provision, Wheatley Hill is truly on the cutting edge of local education.
 
What We Are Looking For: We are looking for a candidate with the vision, values, and tenacity to join an outstanding team and help continue our journey towards excellence. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification.
 
Safeguarding: Wheatley Hill Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
 
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. 
 
How to Apply: Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by appointment with the school office. For further information about this post, please contact the Headteacher, Mr. Scarr.
 
Completed application and safeguarding forms should be returned to the school. If you wish to email your application, please send it to: support@whprimary.com
 
This post is not open to job share.

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 15th May 2026- 12 noon.
Interview date: TBC
  
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
Wheatley Hill, Co. Durham, DH6 3RQ
 

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £26,403 - £28,598 pro rata (term time plus two weeks)

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Officer