Teaching Assistant

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, committed and experienced Teaching Assistant who will play a key role in providing support to individuals with high medical needs with a Trachea and special educational needs. The successful candidate will support the Class Teacher in the teaching and welfare of pupils. To start as soon as possible We are looking for a candidate who: Has experience in teaching and caring for children with special educational needs Demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills Can work as a part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues We are looking for a candidate who is willing to carry out medical training. Enjoy working independently and with initiative Can work effectively with children either individually or in small groups to enable them to achieve their best Are highly organised and has good time management skills Are flexible, proactive and resourceful Demonstrate good English and Mathematics skills (GCSE Grade 9-4 (old grade A-C) or equivalent/higher) Have excellent communication skills, both oral and written Understands confidentiality and safeguarding procedures Application forms and further details are attached and completed application forms should be returned to Durham Trinity School & Sports College, Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WB Durhamtrinity@durhamlearning.net . An enhanced DBS check and pre-occupational health check are an essential part of the selection and recruitment process. Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met. Only fully completed Durham County Council Support Staff Application forms will be accepted and must be returned by 9am Monday 22nd June 2026. Calculation of term time only plus 2 weeks pay Term time only plus 2 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
• Ten additional days, inclusive of CPD
• 10 days; 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 22nd June 2026 9am.

Interview date:

Week beginning 6th July 2026 Durham Trinity School and Sports College Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5

WB Tel:

01913864612

Email:

Durhamtrinity@durhamlearning.net& nbsp;