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Enhanced Teaching Assistant (x6)
Grade 6- £28,142- £31,022 (pro rata for term time + 2 weeks)
Permanent- Full Time- Term Time plus 2 weeks.
Required to start as soon as possible pending DBS clearance.
 
Croft Community School is a a generic special school for pupils who have moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties or Autism Spectrum Conditions.
 
Governors wish to appoint a number of skilled and dedicated Enhanced Teaching Assistants (x6) to join our team from September 2026.
 
This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with a wide range of complex needs, working closely with teachers to deliver learning, promote independence and ensure all pupils can access a broad and engaging curriculum.
 
Key responsibilities include:
 
Supporting learning for individuals, small groups and whole classes under the direction of a teacher
Planning, delivering and evaluating learning activities alongside teaching staff
Providing specialist support for pupils with complex SEND needs
Promoting pupils’ independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing
Monitoring progress and contributing to reports and pupil records
Supporting behaviour, care needs and inclusion throughout the school day
Working collaboratively with staff, families and external professionals
Assisting with classroom organisation, resources and wider school activities
 
We are looking for experienced, proactive and caring individuals with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
 
Croft Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
 
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. 
 
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 Friday 12th June 2026
Interview date: TBC
 
Croft Community School 
Greencroft Road Ends, Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8PR
 
Tel: 01207 234547
Email: E.peat@croft.school
 

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £28,142- £31,022 (pro rata for term time + 2 weeks)

Location: Stanley, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant