JOB NEWS: Bournmoor Primary School is hiring a Teaching Assistant to work on a Part-time basis

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Teaching Assistant
  • Employer: Bournmoor Primary School
  • Location: Lambourne Close, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6HF
  • Salary: Grade 3 SCP 4–6, £25,185 to £25,989 (pro rata)
  • Contract Type: Temporary
  • Working Pattern: Part-time, 16 hours per week, term time only plus 2 weeks
  • Contract Dates: 20 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
  • Closing Date: 13 March 2026
  • Interview Date: 19 March 2026

About the Role

  • Support the school’s extended provision to include 2-year-olds
  • Work flexibly across the EYFS setting as required
  • Help nurture, inspire and motivate Foundation Stage pupils
  • Maintain safe, stimulating and creative learning environments
  • Support daily routines and provide rich learning experiences
  • Promote the school’s inclusive values and ethos

Candidate Requirements

  • Experience working within an EYFS team, including 2-year-old provision
  • Experience working directly with 2-year-olds
  • Approved ‘full and relevant’ Early Years qualification (meeting staffing ratio requirements)
  • Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to undertake)
  • Good knowledge of EYFS statutory requirements
  • Strong numeracy, literacy, IT and communication skills
  • Ability to converse clearly and accurately in spoken English
  • Resourceful, enthusiastic and committed to high standards
  • Enhanced DBS required

Pay Information (Term Time Plus 2 Weeks)

  • Based on 38 teaching weeks
  • 1.6 weeks public holidays (8 days)
  • 2 additional weeks (inclusive of CPD)
  • 27 days annual leave (less than 5 years’ service) or 32 days (5+ years’ service)
  • Paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Application Information

Safeguarding

  • School committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children
  • Enhanced DBS disclosure required
  • Disability Confident employer

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