Jobs

Post 1: 31st March 2027, or earlier if post holder returns earlier (maternity cover)
Post 2: 31st August 2027
Post 3: 31st August 2027
Full Time x 1, Part Time x 2
Post 1: Maternity Cover
37 hours a week
Monday to Thursday 8am – 4pm and Fridays: 8am – 3.30pm
Post 2:
17.75 hours a week
Monday to Thursday afternoons (initially working with babies)
Post 3:
18.5 hours a week
Monday to Thursday afternoons (initially working with 2 year olds).
 
All posts include weekly staff meetings on Wednesdays from 3.30pm – 4.30pm.
Term Time Only plus 2 weeks.
 
We are dedicated to providing the best Early Years education for our young children aged from 9 months to 4 years old. 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.
 
Governors of our small and friendly Maintained Nursery School wish to appoint 3 temporary Teaching Assistants to start working with us from September 2026.

The successful candidates 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) and must be willing to work in any of our rooms.
 
All School Posts are subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure and online check
 
Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios.
 
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 Sunday 5th July 2026
Interview date: Monday 6th July 2026
 
Aclet Close Nursery School
Aclet Close, Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL14 6PX
 
Tel: 01388 603006
Email: acletclose@durhamlearning.net
 

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 (Pro Rata)

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant