Job Description

Grade 3 25,185 - 25,989 pro rata

Temporary - required from November 2025 until August 2026

15 hours per week, term time only + 2 weeks



We are looking for an experienced and qualified Teaching Assistant, who is highly motivated, caring and enthusiastic, to join our Bearpark team.

In this role, you will encourage the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school, including in Nursery, and enable pupils to become more independent learners.

The role will begin as soon as possible, after safeguarding checks have been completed.

The working pattern is 9-12, Mon - Fri



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.

Closing date:

Tuesday 21st October 2025

Please return completed applications to the school



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



Bearpark Primary School

Colliery Road,

Bearpark,

Durham

DH7 7AU

Tel:

0191 384 8958

Email:

bearpark@durhamlearning.net

Website:

https://bearpark.durham.sch.uk/