Part Time Teaching Assistant (Nursery)

Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School, BISHOP AUCKLAND, County Durham, DL13 2NU

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) £13.05-£13.47 per hour

Part Time Teaching Assistant (Nursery) job summary

Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School

Teaching Assistant (Part-time) for Nursery provision

Grade 3 £25,185-£25 989 pro rata (£13.05-13.47 per hour)
Temporary - Required as soon as possible and temporary until 31st August 2026
13 hours per week, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 08:30am-3:30pm, term time only

Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School seek to appoint a part time teaching assistant to work as part of a friendly staff team.

Applicants should:

Hold a minimum of a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification (or above), in line with the EYFS statutory requirements.

Possess a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and demonstrate ambition in planning effectively for children's development.

Have a solid knowledge of child development principles and practises.

Be committed to safeguarding children and providing a safe, nurturing environment.

Be highly motivated, forward thinking and committed to high quality standards in our Nursery provision.

Be able to demonstrate sensitivity whilst working with others and have good interpersonal skills.

We require a Teaching Assistant who:

• Is an experienced, outstanding classroom practitioner
• Has an excellent knowledge of the curriculum
• Works effectively as part of a class, key stage and whole school team
• Can contribute to the wider school community

What we can offer:

• Professional development opportunities
• Highly effective support staff
• Outstanding behaviour from pupils who display excellent attitudes towards learning
• A forward thinking, committed and skilled team of professionals to work alongside

Closing date: Friday 14th November 2025 at noon
Interview date: Monday 24th November 2025

Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios.

The successful applicant will not only benefit from the support of a committed teaching and support staff but also be part of a team which is enthusiastically driving the school forward and building upon its achievements. Continued professional development will link to school priorities and personal needs.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Please ensure your application meets all essential criteria.

Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School
Westcroft. Stanhope
Bishop Auckland
Co Durham
DL13 2NU

Phone: 01388528218

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.

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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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 130 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stanhope-barrington-cofe-primary-school-bishop-auckland

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