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Teaching Assistant (2 year-old provision - nursery)
Temporary Contract until 31st August 2027
Part Time- 5 mornings a week (16 hours)
Required to start 1st September 2026
 
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated practitioner to join our school in extending our provision to include 2-year-olds. The role will require you to be flexible and be able to support across the EYFS setting, according to needs. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working in an EYFS team, including 2-year-old provision and can nurture, inspire and motivate Foundation Stage pupils.
• Has had experience of working with 2-year-olds.
• Holds or is willing to undertake a Paediatric First Aid certificate.
• Has the knowledge, understanding and skills to support the EYFS team and be proactive in the 2-Year-Old provision.
• Has good numeracy, literacy, IT and communication skills.
• Has a good working knowledge of the statutory requirements in early years foundation stage. 
•. Ensures daily routines are maintained in a safe, stimulating and creative setting and helps to provide rich experiences to enable our children to become effective learners.
• Is resourceful, enthusiastic and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, well-being and personal development are achieved.
• Is committed to promoting the school’s inclusive values and ethos.

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

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

If you would like to join our small, friendly and supportive team, and feel you have the skills to help our pupils achieve their best, we welcome your application.  The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Bournmoor Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of its children.

Completed application forms should be returned to the school via email including a covering letter.  Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting our school office.
 
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 Thursday 25th June 2026
Interview date: Friday 3rd July 2026
 
Bournmoor Primary School
Lambourne Close, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6HF
 
Tel: 01913854291
Email: bournmoor@durhamlearning.net
 

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £25,185 to £25,989 (pro rata)

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant