Teaching Assistant Grade 4 £24,790 - £25,992 pro rata Permanent Full Time, Term Time Only 2 Weeks Required from 1st September 2025 We wish to appoint an inspirational Teaching Assistant with a special interest in working with children with additional needs to join our hardworking and committed team. The successful applicant will be able to evidence recent, successful experience of working with children in KS1 and KS2 with a range of needs. We can offer you: • A welcoming, caring school where everyone is valued • Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who are very proud of our school • A dedicated and motivated staff who strongly believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school and in our local community • A pleasant and well-resourced working environment – both indoors and outdoors • Opportunities for continuedl professional development. In return, we are looking for someone who: -Has a nurturing approach -Is forward thinking and dynamic in meeting the needs of children with additional needs -Understands that there are a variety of routes which can be taken with children to arrive at the same outcome -Is an effective member of a team -Will contribute positively to the teaching and learning of children -Is reliable -Has an exemplary attendance record The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Application forms are available from this website and should be returned to the school. Closing date: Monday 30th June 2025 at 12 noon Interview date: Thursday 3rd July 2025 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 Burnside Primary School Mendip Terrace, Stanley, Co. Durham DH8 6QP Tel: 01207 234020 Email: burnside@durhamlearning.net Website: https://www.burnsideprimary.org.uk/ VPRS/161