Job Description

Teaching Assistant - Early Years Practitioner

Grade 7 30,024 - 33,699 pro rata

Full Time, Term Time only + 2 weeks

Permanent

Required from 1st December 2025 or as soon as possible



The Governors are seeking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner for our thriving Pre-school.




We are looking for somebody who has a passion for teaching and learning, who can work as part of our team in order to provide positive learning experiences for our Pre-school pupils.



We can offer:

A supportive staff and school with a caring happy culture, where team work is valued and staff are trusted to do the job The opportunity to work alongside enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues An exciting and stimulating environment Pupils who are eager to learn Parents and governors who are very supportive



Applications are welcome from practitioners in school or private settings.



Application forms and further details are available by contacting the school office on office@staindropce.co.uk or 01833 660334



Visits to the School are very much welcomed. Please ring to make an appointment with the Head Teacher.




Closing date: 7th November 2025

Please return completed applications to the school



Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved full and relevant criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios.



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



Staindrop CE Primary School


Swan Wynd

Staindrop

Darlington


County Durham

DL2 3NL



Tel: 01833 660334

Email: office@staindropce.co.uk