Teaching Assistant

Durham County Council
Part Time
Bowburn
£24,404 - £25,183 pro rata
Posted 3 days ago

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Teaching Assistant Grade 3 £24,404 - £25,183 pro rata 12.5 hours per week, Term Time only + 2 weeks Permanent Required as soon as possible The Governors and Headteacher of Bowburn Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate and committed Teaching Assistant to join our thriving and welcoming school as soon as possible. You should be dedicated to providing a safe, happy and fun experience for pupils at lunchtimes. Our pupils are looking for a caring person with lots of exciting ideas. The successful candidate must be willing to attend all OPAL training and meetings which may be outside of your working hours. Any additional hours will be paid. The successful candidate will: • Hold a relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification • Have high expectations when supporting play and outdoor learning • Be experienced in working within KS1 and KS2 • Build good working relationships with both pupils and adults • Have very good literacy and numeracy skills • Oversee the outdoor provision of OPAL Knowledge of SEN needs and dealing with behaviour issues in a play setting are also required. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Visits to the school are welcome and are available on 8th January 2025 at 4pm. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment. Closing date: 12 noon on 10th January 2025 Interview date: 15th January 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 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. Bowburn Primary School Crowtrees Lane, Bowburn, Durham DH5 6FP Tel: 0191 3770497 Email: [email protected]  Website: www.bowburnprimary.co.uk

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