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Teaching Assistant Apprentice Level 3
Apprentice, £8 per hour
Fixed Term- 18 month Apprenticeship. Full Time, Term Time.
Start date is to be negotiated between Headteacher and successful applicant.
 
Framwellgate Moor Primary School is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, to achieve Level 3, who will have responsibility to provide wide ranging support in Early Years/KS1/KS2.
 
We are looking for someone with a ‘can do’ attitude, a team player, with good communication skills both verbal and written.
 
Duties include but are not limited to:
•         Providing high quality care and education
•         To assist in supporting parents and families
•         To assist on planning and curriculum design
•         To work as part of the Framwellgate Moor Primary School team and participate in appropriate professional development
•         To contribute to the organisation and administration of the school
 
Essential Qualifications: To have achieved at least 2 GCSE including English and Maths at Grades 4-9.
 
Candidates with a degree or equivalent qualification are eligible to apply for an apprenticeship if their degree was in a different subject area.
 
All apprentices are supported and guided throughout their placement by key individuals within their team with additional mentoring support from the Headteacher.  The successful candidate will be given a mentor, work plan and external training provider.
 
Observed activities and visits for shortlisted candidates: Monday 29th June to Thursday 2nd July 2026
 
The Application form and Job Description are attached to this Job Advertisement. If you require a paper copy please email the following address Framwellgate.primary@durhamlearning.net or contact the school. 
 
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment and Selection policy, please note we are unable to accept CVs. 
Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
 
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.
Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.
 
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
 
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 Friday 26th June 2026 at 12 noon
Interview date: Monday 6th July 2026
 
Framwellgate Moor Primary School
Newton Drive
Framwellgate Moor
Durham
DH1 5BG
 
Tel: 0191 3865400
Email: Framwellgate.primary@durhamlearning.net
 

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £8 per hour

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant