Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Early Years Practitioner (2 posts) Grade 5 (SCP 7-12) £26,403 – £28,598 pro rata (Term time contract 2 weeks). Full Time, Fixed term until 31.08.2027 (Possibility of extending further) Required from 20.04.2026 St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is a good school with a strong emphasis on creating a warm, welcoming and creative environment where all children enthusiastically come to school to enjoy learning. We are a friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team and can offer excellent opportunities and support to further develop your skills. We are looking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated Early Years Practitioner who must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios. High expectations and a thorough understanding of Early years practice are essential to work in our nursery provision. Applicants must believe passionately in creating an outstanding learning environment and opportunities to ensure all children achieve and make the best possible progress. Applicants must have a desire to create an engaging curriculum, full of learning experiences that pupils will love and remember! The ability to converse at ease with parents and staff, 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. Durham County Council is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online. As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure. Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks. In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates. 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 Closing date: Friday 6th March – 12 noon Interview date: Wednesday 18th March St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Church Lane Murton Seaham County Durham SR7 9RD Tel: 0191 5261795 Email: Murton.stjoseph.rc@durhamlearning.net Website: murton-st-josephs.durham.sch.uk VPRS/161