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Teaching Assistant

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Temporary
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
29/09/2026
Advert End Date:
16/10/2026 23:59
Salary:
£26,016-26,847 pro rata
Hours per week:
32
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Vacancy ID:
302689
Employment Location:
Shildon
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
16 Oct
Further Information
Temporary Contract until July 2027
Part Time- 32 hours per week- Mon-Fri 
Term Time only + 2 weeks
Required to start as soon as possible.        

The Headteacher and Governors of this successful and popular primary school wish to appoint a highly motivated and caring teaching assistant to work throughout 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.

Closing date for applications is Friday 16th October 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 20th October 2026

Thornhill Primary School
Thornhill Gardens, Shildon, County Duham. DL14 1ES

Tel: 01388 772906
Email: thornhill@durhamlearning.net 
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