Enhanced Teaching Assistant (2 posts)

Connected Local Government; Consett; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Consett is looking for a dedicated Enhanced Teaching Assistant to join their team. This position involves working with students who have severe learning difficulties and requires someone who can manage support assistants effectively and contribute to educational programs. The role is permanent, term time only, with a salary ranging from £28,142 to £31,022 pro rata. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a strong commitment to promoting student welfare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with severe learning difficulties.
• Ability to manage support assistants effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-professional team to meet pupils’ needs.
• Support individuals or groups in educational programs.
• Contribute to assessments and discussions on pupil achievements.

Skills

Knowledge of students with high needs

Ability to work in a multi-professional team

Effective communication skills

Professional behavior

Education

Relevant qualifications or experience in education or care

Job description

Enhanced Teaching Assistant
Grade 6
£28,142 - £31,022 pro rata
Permanent, term time only plus 2 weeks, Mon – Fri 37 hours per week
Required to start as soon as possible

Villa Real School is an all age 2 to 19 years Special School with pupils with SLD, PMLD and Autism.

The Governors are seeking to employ a dynamic and enthusiastic Enhanced Teaching Assistant to enhance the care and support in our school, who has knowledge of students with a high level of need.

A rare opportunity has arisen within our fantastic special school. We are seeking an ambitious Enhanced Teaching Assistant to complement our class teams.

The role:

• Work as part of a multi-professional team to meet the needs of pupils and students attending Villa Real School.
• Behave in a professional way at all times in keeping with the vision and ethos of the school.
• Work with individuals or groups of pupils carrying out educational programmes, as directed by the teacher.
• Make contributions to assessments, reviews and discussions on pupil’s achievements and developments.
• Manage the Support Assistants (SA) on eating and feeding programmes, communication targets, moving and handling plans, medical management plans, behaviour management plans and toilet training programmes as directed by the teacher.
• During breaks, supervise pupils and direct the SA in the supervision of pupils.
• Take a full part in both school based and externally provided professional development.
• Work in any department of the school when necessary and as directed by the Senior Management Team.
• Carry out other duties or responsibilities as required by the Head Teacher which contribute to the smooth running of the classroom or the school as a whole.

Application form and further details are available by email and returnable to the Head Teacher.

Closing date: 14th January 2026 at 9am
Interview date: w/c 26th January 2026

Equal Opportunities

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applicants 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.

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.

Contact details:
VILLA REAL SCHOOL
VILLA REAL ROAD
CONSETT
CO. DURHAM
DH8 6BH
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.villarealschool.co.uk