Enhanced Teaching Assistant

Seascape Primary School, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5NJ

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 37 hours.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £28,142 and £31,022

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience of planning, preparing and delivering learning/activities to individuals, small groups and whole classes, as directed by the class teacher/Lead
• Experience of participating in the planning and evaluation of learning activities.
• Experience of assessing and reporting on pupil development, progress and attainment
• Experience of a range of effective, positive behaviour management strategies
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND, including implementing support plans and Education Health Care Plans
• Experience of working with other professionals
• Experience of actively promoting safeguarding procedures in school
• Knowledge of the EYFS Framework and early years outcomes
• Knowledge and understanding of child development
• An understanding of safeguarding procedures and health and safety requirements
• Willingness to attend to the medical needs of individuals
• Use ICT effectively to support teaching and learning
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Successful experience of working as a cooperative member of a team
• Knowledge and understanding of education partnerships
• Good organisation skills
• Shows enthusiasm and warmth
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school

What the school offers its staff

Seascape Primary School offers a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are valued, encouraged, and given opportunities to grow professionally. We provide high‑quality training, a strong team ethos, and a commitment to staff wellbeing, ensuring employees feel supported in their roles. By joining Seascape, staff become part of a dedicated community focused on achieving the best outcomes for children while maintaining a positive work–life balance.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application Form Support Staff (1).docx - 233 KB (opens in new tab)

Enhanced Teaching Assistant (Grade 6).docx - 83.4 KB (opens in new tab)

EYP L6 Criteria.doc - 125 KB (opens in new tab)

About Seascape Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 267 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Seascape Primary School website
• Email address: a.scott100@durhamlearning.net
• Phone number: 0191 5864186
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/seascape-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Seascape Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email a.scott100@durhamlearning.net.

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