Jobs

Part-time Enhanced Teaching Assistant 
Grade 6 £28,142 - £31,022 pro rata
15 hours per week, term time only plus 2 weeks
Permanent
Required from 3rd November 2025

We are dedicated to providing the best Early Years education for young children. We create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can explore, learn, and develop at their own pace. Our team is passionate about early childhood development – we are committed to supporting each child's unique journey. 

Due to retirement of the previous post holder, Governors of our small and friendly Maintained Nursery School wish to appoint a permanent, part-time Enhanced Teaching Assistant to start working with us from November 2025.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the daily care and development of children, working closely with parents and other staff to ensure each child feels valued and encouraged in their growth. 

A Job Description and Person Specification are attached. 
Key Responsibilities can be found on our Job Description (attached). 

The successful applicant will meet the requirements of our person specification (attached). 

Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.  

The working pattern is 15 hours a week
Thursday 8am – 4pm
Fridays: 8am – 3.30pm

Staff meetings on Wednesdays from 3.30pm – 4.30pm on a fortnightly basis

More hours will be available on a casual basis

Closing date: Friday 3rd October 2025 at 3.30pm
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 13th October 2025
Please return completed applications to the school 

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

Aclet Close Nursery School,
Aclet Close, 
Bishop Auckland, 
County Durham, 
DL14 6PX

Tel: 01388 603006
Email: acletclose@durhamlearning.net
Website: www.acletclose.durham.sch.uk 

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.