At Howletch Lane we are commited to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our dedicated team is passionate about inspiring a love for learning and helping every child reach their full potential, ‘Creating futures together’. The Headteacher and Governors of Howletch Lane Primary wish to appoint two skilled and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our committed team. The candidate must be flexible to work across the primary age range in the future. We are looking for motivated, suitably qualified (NVQ level 3 or equivalent) dedicated individuals, who will work alongside the team to raise standards of achievement and meet individual pupils’ needs. The successful candidates will have: • An ability to support the aims and ethos of our school • A passion for supporting young children in an Early Years setting • High expectations for all children • A desire to develop and learn with and from other skilled and experienced staff • Able to plan for group work, with teacher support and have good literacy and numeracy skills • Hold a Level 3, or equivalent, qualification • An effective communicator, who is willing to work in collaboration with colleagues • Willing to participate fully in whole school life 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 applications is 13th May 2026 -3:00pm Interview date: Interviews to be confirmed: 20, 21 & 22 May Howletch Lane Primary School Pennine Drive, Peterlee, Co Durham SR8 2NQ Tel: 0191 5862765 Email: a.walker285@howletchlane.co.uk VPRS/161