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The Road Safety Team are keen to recruit additional Casual Bikeability Instructors to join our team of instructors delivering Bikeability cycle training, in line with the National Standard model, to school children throughout the County Durham area.  This is a term-time role.

WHAT IS INVOLVED? 
You will be working with and encouraging children to be safer and confident cyclists so good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

The remit also extends to carrying out other cycle training activities as required as part of the scheme.

The training generally takes place in schools during school hours, however some work within the community may also be required.
 
We encourage you to contact Colin Young, Bikeability Officer via email at colin.young@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.  
 
WHAT WILL I NEED? 

• You will be a regular cyclist and have good road sense with experience of working with children. The ability to handle problems positively and appropriately and punctuality are also essential.
• You will have a good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent including English.
• Due to the requirements of the post and travel within the County Durham area, access to a transport or means of mobility support is essential.

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria. 

If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore if successful in your application, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought inclusive of a check of the Children’s Barred List and , due to the position working in regulated activity. Applicants should be aware that the DBS check will disclose both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, in line with current legislation  and will confirm whether an individual is barred from working with children.

INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on Friday 15th May 2026.
 
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website (https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits-if-you-work-for-us).
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

HOW TO APPLY 
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.

Please visit our website (https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/2083/How-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us) to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.
 
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentNE@durham.gov.uk
 
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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: Grade 4 £24,790 to £25,992 pro rata (Pay Award Pending)

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant