Teaching Assistant - initially in EY

North East Ambition; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in North East England is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team. This role involves supporting individual children and small groups, contributing to classroom activities, and ensuring a high standard of teaching and learning. The ideal candidate should possess excellent classroom skills, be reliable, and work well within a team. The position is temporary and term-time only, starting in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Passionate and reflective about teaching.
• Exceptional classroom practice with high standards.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Willingness to participate in school life.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and small groups in EYFS.
• Contribute to the overall teaching team.
• Participate fully in school activities.

Skills

Classroom practice

Teamwork

Flexibility

Sense of humour

Job description

Teaching Assistant (initially in Early Years)

Grade 3 £25,185 - £25,989 (pro rata)

Temporary, Term time only plus 2 weeks

Part time, 9.00am-3.30pm, 30 hours per week

Required from January 2026 until 31 August 2026

Job Overview

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join our teaching team in EYFS to support individuals and possibly small groups where required throughout the day.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Is an exceptional, motivated and skillful person who is passionate and reflective about their work
• Can demonstrate excellent classroom practice with high standards of teaching and learning which values all children
• Has very high expectations of all children and themselves
• Is able to work well as part of a team
• Is willing to participate fully in all aspects of school life
• Is quick to take on new initiatives
• Is flexible and has a good sense of humour

The post is open to those newly qualifying, as well as those with more experience. Please make special reference to any skills or qualities you have which you would deem particularly relevant to an inclusive school.

If you are this kind of person we would like to hear from you.

Visits to the school are most welcome – telephone the Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher on 01833 660334.

In line with the County Council’s Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that 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 Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS / CRB Enhanced Disclosure.

This post is open to job share.

Salary Calculation

Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:

• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days)
• Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks
• 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

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

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: 7 January 2026

Interview date: W/C 15 January 2026

Contact

Staindrop Church of England Primary School

Black Swan Wynd

Staindrop

Co Durham

DL2 3NL

Tel: [phone]

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