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Permanent Contract - Full Time
Post 1: (Mon-Thu 9:30-5:30  Fri 9:30-5:00)
Post 2: (Mon-Thu 8:30-4:30  Fri 8:30-4:00
Term Time Only + 2 weeks
Required to start 1st September 2026.
 
The Governors of Escomb Primary School wish to appoint X2 enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to join this popular and successful primary school for the start of the Autumn term 2026.
 
We require Teaching Assistants with experience of successful working across a primary school setting to support, nurture and insoire our pupils to achieve their full potential.
 
Applicants must be committed to further enhancing the very high standards which already exist in the school. We seek an enthusiastic, caring and skilled individual with a passion for learning and inclusive practice.
 
The successful candidates will also be expected to make a valuable contribution to whole school development and to enriching the experiences of our pupils.
 
‘Pupils are safe and happy at Escomb Primary School. They are well cared for and have positive relationships with staff’ – Ofsted March 2026
 
Responsibilities include;
 
Support the care, development and education of pupils, including those with EHCP’s and additional needs
 
Providing high quality support for learning, working 1:1 and within small groups to enable pupils to make progress
 
Working collaboratively with the teaching team and SENCO to plan, deliver and adapt learning programmes
 
Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities and contribute to assessment and pupil progress records
 
Contibute to EHCP targets, pupil reports and liaise with other agencies when required
 
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. 
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 Wednesday 8th July 2026 9:00am
Interview date: Wednesday 15th July 2026
 
Escomb Primary School
Three Lane Ends, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7SR
 
Tel: 01388 603273
Email: escomb@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