Teaching Assistant Grade 3 £25,185 - £25,989 pro rata Temporary – required from November 2025 until August 2026 15 hours per week, term time only 2 weeks We are looking for an experienced and qualified Teaching Assistant, who is highly motivated, caring and enthusiastic, to join our Bearpark team. In this role, you will encourage the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school, including in Nursery, and enable pupils to become more independent learners. The role will begin as soon as possible, after safeguarding checks have been completed. The working pattern is 9-12, Mon - Fri 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. Closing date: Tuesday 21st October 2025 Please return completed applications to the school 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. 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 Bearpark Primary School Colliery Road, Bearpark, Durham DH7 7AU Tel: 0191 384 8958 Email: bearpark@durhamlearning.net Website: https://bearpark.durham.sch.uk/ VPRS/161