Fixed Term- Part Time 32.5 hours Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm. Term Time Only plus 2 weeks. Required to start 1st September 2026. Frosterley Primary School is a small, two-class village school located in Frosterley, County Durham. It is part of a federation of six small rural schools that make up the Durham Dales Partnership. The governors and Executive Headteacher are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a small rural school environment, where staff are dedicated to providing high-quality education and nurturing every child’s potential. Key Responsibilities: Work alongside the class teacher to support the EYFS pupils within a mixed EYFS/KS1 class. Resourcing continuous provision activities under the direction of the class teacher Delivery of small group sessions to EYFS pupils We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant who: Is caring, enthusiastic and committed to their role in supporting pupils Is able to work as part of a team and willing to contribute ideas and energy to the classroom Has experience of supporting pupils in their learning and contributing to observational assessment Has experience of supporting phonics learning Is flexible and adaptable to the demands of the role Is able to manage the behaviour and pastoral needs of pupils Has excellent organisation and communications skills Is able to support the class teacher to help develop learning Our school offers: • happy, enthusiastic children who enjoy coming to school • a highly motivated, friendly and caring staff team • excellent opportunities for professional development and support. 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. 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 application: Monday 29th June 2026 Interview date: Monday 6th July 2026 Frosterley Primary School Bridge End, Frosterley, Bishop Auckland DL13 2SN Tel: 01388 528358 Email: P2319.admin@durhamlearning.net VPRS/161