Enhanced Teaching Assistant (Nursery) Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only 2 weeks. Required to start 1st September 2026. The governors of Timothy Hackworth Primary School seek to appoint an excellent, enthusiastic and experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant who is wholly committed to becoming an integral member of our hard-working and dedicated team. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate skills in the following areas: • Hold high expectations of pupils and a strong commitment to raising standards; • Be committed to our Rights Respecting School ethos; • Will have a passion for the Early Years and an enthusiasm for working with 2 Year Old and Nursery children; • Have significant Early Years experience, including experience of working with 2 Year Old children; • Have an in-depth knowledge of the EYFS Statutory Framework and EYFS statutory and guidance documentation; • To be able to effectively plan and deliver creative and meaningful learning opportunities which enable 2 Year Old and Nursery children to make progress in their learning and development; • A commitment to promoting an inclusive Early Years learning environment which is relevant and meaningful to 2 Year Old and Nursery children; • Will make learning exciting, practical, memorable and enjoyable; • Have significant experience of, and a commitment, to working in partnership with parents; • Be willing to work as an enthusiastic member of our Early Years Team and wider whole school team; • Fulfilment of the Durham County Council Grade 6 Job Description. Applications are welcomed from experienced Early Years Teaching Assistants who have a keen interest in supporting the development of 2 Year Old children alongside an overall passion and enthusiasm for the Early Years. Application packs can be downloaded from the North-East Jobs website. Completed application forms and a letter of application are returnable via email to timothyhackworth@durhamlearning.net Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the ‘Disqualification by Association’ declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment can not be progressed without this declaration. 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. This post is not open to job share. 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 Wednesday 17th June, 12.00 noon Interview date: Monday 22nd June 2026 Visits to Timothy Hackworth Primary School, are welcome on: Tuesday 9th June – 11.00 a.m. Tuesday 9th June – 5.00 p.m. Timothy Hackworth Primary School Byerley Road Shildon Co Duham DL4 1HN Tel: 01388 772959 Email: timothyhackworth@durhamlearning.net VPRS/161