Job Description

Enhanced Teaching Assistant


Grade 5 26,403 - 28,598 Pro Rata

Temporary - One year contract

37 hours per week, Term Time only + 2 weeks

Required from 5th January 2026



Applications are invited for a full time Enhanced Teaching Assistant to join our team working across the primary age range




The successful candidate will:

Be a committed and enthusiastic practitioner who brings their own creative style and skills to support the excellent work we have developed in our school. Be a kind, caring and understanding person who enjoys working with children and who is committed to supporting high standards and enjoyment of learning. Have the ability to work in line with our policies and procedures in a close team to achieve the best for our children and school community. Have a willingness and enthusiasm for being involved in the wider life of the school. Be flexible and able to work across school with all year groups and all abilities.



Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.




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.



We can offer you:

A purpose built modern learning environment in fantastic grounds; A warm, welcoming and friendly school community; The support of an enthusiastic, ambitious and dedicated team of staff and governors; The privilege to work with well-behaved and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn; The privilege of work with supportive parents, carers and external providers; Continued professional development from within and additional extended support from external providers when required.



Essential Experience: Experience in supporting pupils in their learning and well-being in the primary age range.



Closing date: 5th December 2025

Please return completed applications to the school



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



Shotton Hall Primary School

Waveney Road,


Passfield Way,


Peterlee

SR8 1NX



Tel: 0191 5864515

Email: Shottonhall.primaryschool@durhamlearning.net

Website: www.shottonhallprimary.durham.sch.uk