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The Governors of our fully inclusive, successful and welcoming school is seeking to appoint 3 x Teaching Assistant Apprentices.
Required from Tuesday 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2028.

This is full time for 37 hours per week and is term time only plus 2 weeks.
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday 8.15am – 4.15pm
Wednesday 8.15am – 4.30pm
Thursday 8.15am – 4.00pm 
Friday 8.15am – 3.45pm

Delves Lane Primary School is keen to develop pro-active apprentices with a ‘can do’ mature approach to work and training. We need you to work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

The successful candidates will:
• Be an outstanding individual who can enthuse and inspire our pupils
• Have high expectations of children’s achievement, progress and behaviour
• Have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to working in partnership with others
• Be committed to their own professional development

We can offer:
• Enthusiastic, hard-working children
• A happy, caring and supportive school
• A strong team that supports each other and works together
• A dedicated staff and a fully committed Governing Body
• Opportunities to further develop as a professional

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.

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

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

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

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting our Admin Team on: Tel 01207503984
Email: delveslaneprimary@delveslane.co.uk
 
Please return completed applications to the school.
Applicants are advised that references will be requested on receipt of application and used to aid shortlisting. Please ensure that your nominated referees are aware of your application. 

Closing Date: Friday 10th July at 12pm
Interviews: Friday 17th July (PM)  

Delves Lane Primary School 
Delves Lane
Consett
DH8 7ES

Telephone: 01207503984
Email:  delveslaneprimary@durhamlearning.net 
Website:  https://delveslaneprimary.durham.sch.uk/

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £8.00 per hour

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant