Enhanced Teaching Assistant – 20 hours term time plus specified days. Monday - Friday 8.30am – 12.30pm Grade 5, £26,403 pro rata. Required 2nd June 2026 or earlier if possible. The Governing Body and Headteacher are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced teaching assistant to support pupils across the primary phase. The person appointed must: • demonstrate excellent communication skills • be able to establish effective relationships with pupils • have high expectations and a strong commitment to raising standards for all children • be able to provide learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, scaffolding and adapting learning programs to suit the needs of allocated pupils • be able to monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher Essential Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 qualification or its equivalent, plus 4 GCSE’s Grade A-C (including English and Mathematics or equivalent) Application forms can be downloaded from this webpage and are available from the school. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. 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 This post is not open to job share. 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. Completed applications must be returned to the school or emailed to p2532.admin@durhamlearning.net by 12noon on Tuesday 21st April 2026. Interviews are anticipated to take place on Thursday 30th April 2026. Cotsford Primary Third Street, Horden, Peterlee, SR8 4EH Tel: 0191 5864660 Email: P2532.admin@durhamlearning.net VPRS/161