Teaching Assistant

Shield Row Primary School, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0HQ

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 September 2025

• Closing date

  7 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Grade 4 (SCP 5-8) £24,790–£25,992 per annum (pro-rata - Term Time working) Permanent 32.5 hrs per week Shield Row Primary School is one of seven schools that form part of Tudhoe Learning Trust. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis starting on 2nd September 2025 working in reception. The hours of work will be 8.30am until 4pm Monday to Friday during term time.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 4 (SCP 5-8) £24,790–£25,992 per annum (pro-rata - Term Time working)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of providing a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of classroom practice.
• Be responsive, flexible and sensitive to the differing needs of pupils. Including those with SEND.
• Have experience of delivering well-structured interventions.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
• Use ICT competently both in classroom practice and for own professional work.
• Build and sustain effective working relationships with all members of the school community.
• Work flexibly with a commitment to continuity and quality of education.
• Be focused and driven to ensure that all children fulfil their potential.
• Be innovative and seek to continually develop.

What the school offers its staff

Employee benefits include: –

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Simplyhealth
• Onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

Further details about the role

For more information about the role, school or Trust please contact Miss Jill Cooke, Head Teacher on 01207 239661.

Applications will only be considered on a Trust application form. An application pack for the post is available via the Tudhoe Learning Trust website. Application forms should be returned to the Trust HR Manager via email at recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk.

Tudhoe Learning Trust is committed to providing opportunity for all and creating a balanced and diverse workforce that represents the communities it serves. Applications from all communities are positively welcomed. Applicants who identify themselves as disabled will receive an interview provided, they meet minimum criteria. The Trust is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding all of children in its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches and these posts are subject to satisfactory references, and you will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS.

Calculation of term time only

Term time only plus is calculated based on the following: • Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 39 weeks; plus • Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus • Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (26 days) or 6.4 weeks (31 days)

Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 26 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 31 days annual leave. For example: Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service: 39 weeks (term time) + 26 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service: 39 weeks (term time) + 31 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to gillian.fyland@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Upload additional documents

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TA Grade 4 JDPS May 25.pdf - 146 KB (opens in new tab)

TA Advert May 25 v3.pdf - 149 KB (opens in new tab)

About Shield Row Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 160 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shield Row Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shield-row-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Shield Row Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk.

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