Teaching Assistant X4 Grade 5- £26,403- £28,598 (pro rata) Temporary- full time till 31st August 2027 Required to start 1st September 2026 Yohden Primary School is a happy, safe environment for all children and staff, where everyone is respected and valued. We treat each other with consideration, honesty, fairness and compassion, through effective communication and positive, trusting relationships with all of our community. We require for September 2026 a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated, hardworking staff, who puts the needs of our children at the forefront of their practice. The successful candidate will become part of a supportive team and dedicated staff who have high expectations and demonstrate a caring attitude towards our children’s academic, social and personal development. The successful candidate will be reliable, well-organised, have good communication skills and be able to work flexibly, to meet the needs of the school to raise standards. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. All completed application forms are to be returned by email to p2733.admin@durhamlearning.net by 12noon on Tuesday 5th May. If you would like to visit school please contact the school office on 0191 5863096 to book an appointment. This post is not open to jobshare. 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 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 for applications is Tuesday 5th May. Interview date: Monday 18th May Yohden Primary School Windsor Terrace, Horden, Peterlee SR8 4HP Tel: 0191 586 3096 Email: P2733.admin@durhamlearning.net VPRS/161