Langley Moor Primary School

Vacancies

We're looking for a Grade 3 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly school.


Grade 3 £23,114 - £23,893 pro rata 
32.5 hours per week 
Temporary - required from September 2024 until July 2025 (with the possibility of being extended/ made permanent) 
  
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and committed team. The role will provide classroom, small group and one to one support for pupils in our school. 

 
The successful candidate will support children to access the curriculum, develop social skills, resilience and independent learning. 
 
Recent experience of working in a primary school setting is essential. 
 
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion about the role. Please contact the school office. 
 
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 
 
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory 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: 28th June 2024 at 12 noon 
Interview date: Week commencing 8th July 2024 (TBC) 

Completed application forms should be sent to jobs@langleymoor.org.uk  
  
Langley Moor Primary School  
Brandon Lane,  
Langley Moor,  
Durham  
DH7 8LL  
  
Tel: 0191 3780103  
Email: jobs@langleymoor.org.uk