Teaching Assistant Grade 3 £24,404 - £25,183 pro rata Temporary, Full Time, Term Time only plus 2 weeks Required from 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026 The Governors and Headteacher of Dean Bank Primary & Nursery School are seeking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to become part of the team. We are a welcoming and supportive school dedicated to achieving the best for our pupils. Electronic application packs are available from the school office, please e-mail: deanbank@durhamlearning.net Application forms must be returned to the Headteacher via email to deanbank@durhamlearning.net Completed forms should be returned to school by 12 noon on Monday 16th June 2025 Shortlisting: Monday 16th June 2025 Interviews: Friday 20th June 2025 Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office. 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. 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 Dean Bank Primary School Dean Bank, Ferryhill, Co. Durham, DL178PP Tel: 01740 651512 Email: deanbank@durhamlearning.net Website: https://deanbank.durham.sch.uk/ VPRS/161