Teaching Assistant Grade 3 (£25,185 - £25,989) Pro Rata. Temporary contract depending on pupil funding continuing (31/08/2027). Required to start as soon as possible (subject to DBS). Tow Law Millennium Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking Teaching Assistant to work with a variety of age groups throughout the school. This needs to be someone who understands and is ready for the challenge of working within a small school focused on the well-being of all pupils. The school received a very successful OFSTED report in 2023, grading Tow Law Millennium Primary School as a GOOD school. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher and or SENCO, leading and assisting with interventions. It is essential the applicant has experience as a teaching assistant and working with primary school aged pupils from Reception to year 6 including SEN. 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 Monday 1 June 2026 at 11 am. Interview date: Friday 5th June 2026 Tow Law Millennium Primary School Wear Street, Attlee Estate, Tow Law, DL13 4LF Tel: 01388730283 Email: towlaw@durhamlearning.net VPRS/161