Teaching Assistant X 2
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Mai 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 93527f0d-3e43-404e-9b0a-e1d95f411954 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Acre Rigg Academy is one of seven schools that form part of Tudhoe Learning Trust. We are seeking to appoint two qualified Teaching Assistants to join our team on a permanent 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.
What the school offers its staff
Employee benefits include: –
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Simplyhealth
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities
Further details about the role
Closing date for applications: 9th June 2026 (noon) Interviews will be held on: 12th June 2026
For more information about the role, school or Trust please contact Mrs Julie Craggs, Head Teacher on 0191 5862915.
Applications will only be considered on a Trust application form. An application pack for the post is available via the Tudhoe Learning Trust website. Application forms should be returned to the Trust HR Manager via email at recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk. Tudhoe Learning Trust is committed to providing opportunity for all and creating a balanced and diverse workforce that represents the communities it serves. Applications from all communities are positively welcomed. Applicants who identify themselves as disabled will receive an interview provided, they meet minimum criteria. The Trust is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding all of children in its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches and these posts are subject to satisfactory references, and you will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS.
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
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Acre Rigg Academy is one of seven schools that form part of Tudhoe Learning Trust. We are seeking to appoint two qualified Teaching Assistants to join our team on a permanent 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.
What the school offers its staff
Employee benefits include: –
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Simplyhealth
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities
Further details about the role
Closing date for applications: 9th June 2026 (noon) Interviews will be held on: 12th June 2026
For more information about the role, school or Trust please contact Mrs Julie Craggs, Head Teacher on 0191 5862915.
Applications will only be considered on a Trust application form. An application pack for the post is available via the Tudhoe Learning Trust website. Application forms should be returned to the Trust HR Manager via email at recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk. Tudhoe Learning Trust is committed to providing opportunity for all and creating a balanced and diverse workforce that represents the communities it serves. Applications from all communities are positively welcomed. Applicants who identify themselves as disabled will receive an interview provided, they meet minimum criteria. The Trust is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding all of children in its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches and these posts are subject to satisfactory references, and you will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS.
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
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.