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Term Time Only plus 2 weeks- Part Time 20 hours per week (8.30 – 12.30pm Monday – Friday).
Required to start 1st September 2026.
 
The Governing Body and Headteacher are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced teaching assistant to support pupils across the primary phase.
 
The person appointed must:
• demonstrate excellent communication skills
• be able to establish effective relationships with pupils
• have high expectations and a strong commitment to raising standards for all children
• be able to provide learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, scaffolding and adapting learning programs to suit the needs of allocated pupils
• be able to monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher
 
Essential Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 qualification or its
equivalent, plus 4 GCSE’s Grade A-C (including English and Mathematics or equivalent)
 
Application forms can be downloaded from this webpage and are available from the school. 
 
Completed applications must be returned to the school or emailed to p2532.admin@durhamlearning.net by 12noon on Tuesday 30th June 2026. 
 
Interviews are anticipated to take place on Tuesday 7th July 2026.
 
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. 
 
This post is not open to job share.
 
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 12noon on Tuesday 30th June 2026.
Interview date: Tuesday 7th July 2026
 
Cotsford Primary
Third Street,
Horden,
Peterlee,
SR8 4EH
 
Tel: 0191 5864660
Email: P2532.admin@durhamlearning.net
 

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £26,403- £28,598 pro rata

Location: Peterlee, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant