Dynamic Early Years TA (2-4) – Term-Time Role

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2027

Full Time – Monday – Friday 8.30‑4.15pm, and until 5pm on Wednesdays

Start date: 1st September 2026

About the role

The Head Teacher and Governing Body of Tudhoe Moor Nursery School wish to appoint a confident, enthusiastic and highly motivated professional to join our Early Years Team. This post is offered for three terms only.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside pupils aged 2 to 4 years old, including children with additional needs.
• Act as the key worker for a designated group of children.
• Provide support within other areas of the classroom as required.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Work well under pressure while demonstrating a can‑do attitude.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ Early Years criteria and staffing ratio inclusion.
• Successfully complete an enhanced DBS check before appointment.
• Have experience working in early years with children who have additional needs.
• Demonstrate accurate spoken English suitable for customer‑facing interactions.

Benefits and Salary

• Salary: £25,185 – £25,989 (pro rata) based on a full‑time 38‑week term time schedule plus two additional weeks.
• Term time only pay plus two weeks’ pay is calculated on: 38 teaching weeks, 1.6 public holidays, two additional weeks inclusive of CPD, and individual leave entitlement of 5.4 to 6.4 weeks.
• Employees with less than five years’ service receive 27 days annual leave; those with more than five years’ service receive 32 days.

Working arrangements

• Full time, Monday to Friday.
• Job share available.

Contact & Application

Tudhoe Moor Nursery SchoolTudhoe Moor, Spennymoor, DL16 6EXTelephone: 01388 436000Email: tudhoemoor.nursery@tudhoemoor.durham.sch.ukWebsite: https://www.tudhoemoor.durham.sch.uk/

Closing date: Friday 19 June at 9.00 am

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