Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Durham County Council
- Full Time
- Ouston
- £29,093 - £32,654 pro rata

Job Description
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Grade 7 £29,093 - £32,654 pro rata
Full Time, Term Time Only + 2 weeks
Temporary - required from 2.9.25 until 31.8.26
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, happy and motivated higher level teaching assistant to support teaching and learning across our school. We are looking for a flexible team-player who is passionate about working with children. This role will include planning, preparing and delivering lessons for PPA cover across school.
Successful applicants need to be willing to make a valuable contribution to all aspects of school life.
We offer a friendly, welcoming and dedicated staff team with enthusiastic pupils and a supportive school community.
The post is for a year in the first instance with the possibility that it may be extended.
We welcome visits to our school from interested candidates. Visits are available on Monday 31st March at 2.30pm or Monday 7th April at 3.45pm.
Closing date: 12pm on Friday 11th April 2025
Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 29th April 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 7th May 2025
Please return completed applications to the 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' 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
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.
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Newfield,
Chester-le-Street,
Durham,
DH2 1NP
Tel: 0191 3700182
Email: Roseberry.primary@durhamlearning.net
Website: https://peltonroseberry.durham.sch.uk/