Job Description

Teaching Assistant Enhanced

Grade 5 26,403 - 28,598 (pro rata)

37 hours per week, term time only + 2 weeks

Temporary - required as soon as possible until 31/08/2026



The Governors of Etherley Lane Nursery and Primary School Federation are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant.



We are looking for an excellent Teaching Assistant who is:

Innovative, resilient and creative who has a drive for passion to ensure that all children achieve Have experience in supporting children with SEND and other complex needs Be committed to the schools core values Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team, sharing practices and learning from others Committed to working in partnership with staff, parents and children



In return we can offer you:

A friendly school where the children are at the heart of everything we do A supportive staff team who work together Training in line with the needs of the schools An exciting place to work



The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.




Please apply for this post by completing the attached application form and by writing a letter of application. Please return them to Mrs K A Lee, Headteacher, at the above address.



Closing date: 26th November 2025

Interview date: TBC



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.



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



Etherley Lane Primary School

Clarence Gardens

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 7RB



Tel: 01388 603105

Email: etherleylane@durhamlearning.net

Website: www.etherleylane-pri.durham.sch.uk