Teaching Assistant
Grade 5 £26,403 - £28,598 pro rata
Full Time, Term Time only + 2 Weeks
Required from 1st November 2025
Permanent
Due to one of our Teaching Assistants moving abroad, the Governing Body of Lanchester EP are seeking to appoint a dedicated, experienced teaching assistant to strengthen an already very successful team. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to bring their wealth of experience to a welcoming environment.
The successful candidate will have initiative, be flexible, trustworthy, a good team player, show a willingness to support our Christian ethos, and be committed to high standards. In return for your commitment, we can offer you a caring, happy environment to work in, alongside friendly and committed staff and leadership team, enthusiastic children and a wider school community spirit.
The role is rewarding, interesting and varied. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to plan activities to support and teach individuals and small groups. They will be based in Reception this academic year although the year group may change in the following academic year.
Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios.
There will be the opportunity to visit the school to see the environment and to meet the staff you will be working alongside on:
Tuesday 23rd September at 2pm OR
Thursday 25th September at 4pm
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: 12 noon Monday 29th September 2025
Interview date: Thursday 2nd October 2025
Please return completed applications to the school
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
Lanchester EP Primary School
Front Street,
Lanchester,
Co. Durham,
DH7 0HU
Tel: 01207 520 436
Email: r.bowden@lanchesterep.net