Further Information Two Part-Time Level 2 Teaching Assistants, Durham Lane Primary School
Closing Date: Monday 16th February at 12 noon
Benefits & Grade
Position 1 –Level 2 F grade - TA salary of £9,761
Lunch time supervisor salary of £2,820
Position 2 – TA salary of £7,508
Lunch time supervisor salary of £2,820
Contract Details
Temporary Contract till March 2027 (in the first instance), Term Time Only, and to start as soon as possible.
Contract Hours
Position 1 – 8.45 am – 12noon Level 2 (5 days a week) plus lunchtime supervisor 12- 1 pm (5 days a week) total of 21.25 hours.
Position 2 – 1 pm – 3.30 pm Level 2 (5 days a week) plus lunchtime supervisor 12 – 1 pm (5 days a week) total of 17.5 hours
Interview Date
Thursday 19th February 2026
Job Description
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
At Durham Lane Primary School, we are a family: a family built on positive partnerships between school, children, parents, governors, the local community and the wider world.
Durham Lane Primary School prides itself on ensuring that it offers an outstanding education with the happiness and well-being of our children at its core.
We aim to maintain a secure, caring and stimulating community in which children are encouraged to have respect for themselves and each other. Through quality teaching and learning, children are given the opportunity to develop individuality and responsibility and are challenged to achieve their full potential.
We believe it is important that we develop the whole child, nurturing the academic, creative, spiritual, aesthetic and social aspects equally. Self-discipline and acceptable codes of behaviour are valued and promoted.
We see our school as being at the heart of a larger community, and we encourage our children to value and celebrate the diversities they encounter in this community and in the wider world.
Everything we do is for our children.
Main purpose of a Level 2 Teaching Assistant
To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff, to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils, including those with SEN, and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking teaching assistant who will have a passion for making a difference.
1. have knowledge and experience of supporting children in Key Stage 2;
2. have a good understanding of the national curriculum;
3. have extensive experience working in a primary school;
4. have a flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a team;
5. have the ability to think on their feet and use their initiative;
6. be able to offer a warm, supportive and respectful relationship with children, parents and staff;
7. be motivated, passionate and reflective about their work.
The application form and job description are available on the school website. Application forms should be returned to Helen Gregory by 12 noon on the closing date via the email address
If you wish to have a tour of the school prior to interview please contact the school office on 01642 780742
Durham Lane Primary School
Amberley Way,
Eaglescliffe,
TS16 0NG