- Grade 4 (SCP 5-8) £25,583–£26,824 per annum
- (pro-rata – Term Time working)
- Permanent Contract
- Dene House Primary School
- 32.5 hrs per week
Dene House Primary School is one of seven schools that form part of Tudhoe Learning Trust.
We are seeking to appoint two experienced Teaching Assistants to join our team on a Fixed
Term Contract starting on 1st September 2026. The hours of work will be 8.30am until
3.30pm Monday to Friday during term time.
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.
Employee benefits include: –
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Simplyhealth
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee discounts
- Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities
Closing date for applications: 21st May 2026 (noon)
Interviews will be held on: 5th June 2026
For more information about the role, or to arrange a visit to the school contact Mr Lee Blake, Head Teacher, on 0191 586 2937.
Applications will only be considered on a Trust application form. An application pack for the post is available via the Trust Learning Trust website or the school. Application forms should be returned to the Trust HR Manager via email at recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk
The Trust is committed to promoting the welfare of and safeguarding all children in its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, online searches and you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check.
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
