Teaching Assistant

Temporary Contract - with the probability of it being renewed annually.

8am-4pm (8am - 4pm (with additional time each week to be utilised at the end of the day, to manage duties and responsibilities - paid)

Required to start 1st September 2026.

The position is for a key person to take responsibility for a small group of 2-year-old children - contributing to their journals etc.

The role is also about working together to create beautiful, reflective and provocative environments, indoors and outdoors.

Qualities the school are looking for in a team player are creativity, innovation, positivity, resilience and stamina.

In return, the new employee will receive a great package:

• The opportunity to work at a highly respected and recognised Nursery School that has an Outstanding Ofsted rating for over 26 years

• Be an employee at a school that holds the Investors in People award at GOLD STANDARD

• The opportunity to work across 4 school sites, 3 of which are permanently outdoors

• Ongoing in-house training and professional development

If fully embedding yourself in the life of Wingate Nursery School appeals to you, please get in touch and feel free to arrange a visit.

Applicants must be experienced, working with children aged 2-4 yrs.

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.

This post is not open to job share.

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.

Closing date for applications is Friday 3 July 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 14 July 2026

Wingate Community Nursery School

Partridge Terrace, Wingate, Co Durham TS28 5BD

Tel: 01429 838206

Email: [email protected]