Teaching Assistant
Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/2027 (possibly longer depending on pupil premium funding continuing)
8.10am-4.00pm
Term Time Only plus 2 weeks.
Required to start As soon as possible (subject to DBS).
Tow Law Millennium Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking Teaching Assistant to work with a variety of age groups throughout KS2. This needs to be someone who understands and is ready for the challenge of working within a small school focused on the well-being of all pupils.
The school received a very successful OFSTED report in 2023, grading Tow Law Millennium Primary School as a GOOD school.
The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher and or SENCO, leading and assisting with interventions.
It is essential the applicant has experience as a teaching assistant and working with primary school aged pupils from year 3 to year 6. The applicant needs to have a good knowledge of the KS2 mathematics and English curriculum alongside an understanding of SEND and SEMH.
Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
This post is not open to job share.
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 Monday 5th October 2026 at 12 noon
Interview date: Friday 9th October 2026
Tow Law Millennium Primary School
Wear Street, Attlee Estate, Tow Law, DL13 4LF
Tel: 01388730283
Email: towlaw@durhamlearning.net
8.10am-4.00pm
Term Time Only plus 2 weeks.
Required to start As soon as possible (subject to DBS).
Tow Law Millennium Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking Teaching Assistant to work with a variety of age groups throughout KS2. This needs to be someone who understands and is ready for the challenge of working within a small school focused on the well-being of all pupils.
The school received a very successful OFSTED report in 2023, grading Tow Law Millennium Primary School as a GOOD school.
The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher and or SENCO, leading and assisting with interventions.
It is essential the applicant has experience as a teaching assistant and working with primary school aged pupils from year 3 to year 6. The applicant needs to have a good knowledge of the KS2 mathematics and English curriculum alongside an understanding of SEND and SEMH.
Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
This post is not open to job share.
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 Monday 5th October 2026 at 12 noon
Interview date: Friday 9th October 2026
Tow Law Millennium Primary School
Wear Street, Attlee Estate, Tow Law, DL13 4LF
Tel: 01388730283
Email: towlaw@durhamlearning.net
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Salary range
- £26,016 - £26,847 per year