Durham County Council
Job title:
Teaching Assistant
Company
Durham County Council
Job description
Enhanced Teaching AssistantGrade 5 £24,294 – £26,421 pro rataPermanentRequired as soon as possibleThe Governors of our happy, successful school wish to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated Teaching Assistant to join our school team.We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:
- Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
- Is committed to working alongside teaching staff to raise standards within a broad and balanced curriculum.
- Is willing to contribute and work effectively as part of a team.
We can offer:
- Happy, enthusiastic and well behaved children who enjoy coming to school to learn.
- A highly motivated and caring staff, committed to the further development of our school.
- The support of a committed Governing Body
- An active role in contributing to the shared vision of our school.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.Calculation of term time only plus two weeks’ payTerm 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 instalmentsCalculation 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 instalmentsVisits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged; please contact the School Office for an appointment.An Application Pack is available via email atA signed hard copy should be returned to Headteacher, Mrs Kate Longstaff, at the address below, by 12 noon on Monday 30th September 2024Interviews will take place on Friday 4th October 2024.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.Acre Rigg Infant School,Acre Rigg Road,Peterlee,SR8 2DUTel: 0191 5864437Email:Website:
Expected salary
£24294 – 26421 per year
Location
Peterlee, County Durham
Job date
Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:58:53 GMT
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