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Teaching Assistant
Grade 3  £25,185- £25,989 pro-rata
Part Time  16.5hrs per week (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)
Temporary – required as soon as possible until 31st August 2026 

The Governors of Byerley Park Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly effective, conscientious and motivated Teaching Assistant to work with small groups of KS2 pupils with  additional needs under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the classroom teacher.  

The role will involve working as part of a small team to deliver an individualised package of support to children with additional needs.  This will include supervision at lunchtime, facilitating a safe, positive dining experience and promoting positive play.

We are looking for someone who can:
• Work with children with behaviour/SEN needs
• Has experience of working with individuals and groups of children as well as supporting in class. 
• Support the pupils to understand instructions
• Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping the pupils on track
• Support the pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
• Prepare and tidy up learning environment and resources, display and presentation of pupils work and contribute to  maintaining a safe environment
• Assist with breaktime and lunchtime supervision, including facilitation games and activities
• Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
The successful candidate must have a Teaching Assistant Qualification at NVQ Level 3 and GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above (or equivalent).

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 5th November, 2025
Shortlisting date: afternoon of 5th November 2025
Applicants selected for interview will receive an email.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 12th November. 2025.

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

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.

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

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the School Business Manager, Mrs Vincent, if you would like to arrange a mutually convenient date/time to do this. 

Byerley Park Primary School
Greenfield Way, 
Newton Aycliffe, 
Co. Durham, 
DL5 7LE

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.