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Teaching Assistant

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Temporary)
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
23/01/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 05/02/2025 09:00
Salary:
£24,404 - £25,183 pro rata
Hours per week:
32.5
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Vacancy ID:
275378
Employment Location:
Hesleden Primary School, Hesleden, Hartlepool, TS27 4PT
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
5 Feb
Further Information
Teaching Assistant
Grade 3 £24,404 - £25,183 pro rata
32.5 hours per week
Temporary - required as soon as possible until August 2025
 
Hesleden Primary School is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and committed team, working in the Early Years. Additionally, this role includes providing small group and 1:1 support to children with additional needs.
The successful candidate will support children to access the curriculum, develop social skills and develop resilience and independent learning.
  
The successful applicant must: 
• Be committed to our Rights Respecting School ethos. 
• Be enthusiastic and highly motivated. 
• Be knowledgeable about the curriculum and effective teaching and support strategies
• Be creative and able to support learning. 
• Work well as part of a team and be willing to participate fully in all aspects of school life.

Recent experience of working in a primary school setting is desirable however not essential.
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion about the role.

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
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.  

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: 9am, on 5th February 2025
Interview date: w/c 10th or 17th February 2025
Please return completed applications to the school

Hesleden Primary School
Hesleden, 
Hartlepool, 
TS27 4PT

Tel: 01429 836376
Email: hesleden@durhamlearning.net
Website: https://www.hesleden.durham.sch.uk 
Please note
This job is closed for applications.