Jobs

Teaching Assistant
Grade 3    £24,404 - £25,183 pro rata
Permanent
Full time, Term Time Only + 2 Weeks
Required from 2nd June 2025

Required from 2nd June 2025, the Head teacher and Governors wish to appoint a forward thinking and innovative teaching assistant to join our high motivated Burnside team. 

The successful candidate will be:
- Enthusiastic
- Positive and forward thinking
- Hard working and committed
- Personable
- Dedicated to improving outcomes for all children
- Particularly interested in supporting children with a range of needs including those with support plans centred around social and emotional needs

In return, we can provide you with a vibrant working environment where every member of staff if striving for every child to reach their potential and children who know our Burnside Values and who are eager to learn. 

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.

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: Monday 5th May 2025
Interview date: Monday 19th May 2025
Please return completed applications to the school

Burnside Primary School
Mendip Terrace, 
Stanley 
DH9 6QP

Tel: 01207 234020
Email: burnside@durhamlearning.net
Website: www.burnside.org.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.