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Teaching Assistant
Part Time - 22.2 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks
Permanent Contract
Required to start 1st September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
 
The Governors of Shincliffe C of E Primary School wish to appoint a committed, hardworking, well organised person to the position of Teaching Assistant.
- To contribute to the delivery of the national curriculum and provide support for pupils, the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all, by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes;
- To work collaboratively with teaching staff in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Also to deliver learning to individuals, small groups and whole classes;
- To encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.
 
The successful candidate will:
 
•         Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of individual pupils;
•         Be aware of and work within school policies and procedures;
•         Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher;
•         Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher;
•         Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, including writing reports and records and providing focussed personalised provision as required;
•         Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities
•         Be caring, hardworking and reliable
•         Have the ability to work as part of a team
 
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
 
Applicants can visit the school and are welcome to contact us to arrange this. For more information about the post please contact, Mr Philip Rumbles
 
Completed forms should be returned to the school via email (shincliffece@durhamlearning.net), post or in person.
  
To protect the public, the post for which application is being made is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975. It is not, therefore, in any way contrary to the Act to reveal any information you may have concerning convictions which would otherwise be considered as “spent” in relation to this application and which you consider relevant to the applicant’s suitability for employment. Any such information will be kept in strictest confidence and used only in consideration of the suitability of this applicant for a position where such an exemption is appropriate.
 
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS check.
 
Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
 
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: 12noon 8th June 2026
Interview date: 15th June 2026
 
Shincliffe CE Primary
Beal Walk, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2PN
 
Tel: 0191 3843739
Email: shincliffece@durhamlearning.net

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £26,403 - £28,598 pro rata (£13.68 hourly rate)

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant