Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 3 in Early Years

Working Hours:  35 hours per week 8.30am – 4.00pm Mon-Fri Term Time Only
Salary Scale Range:  Band 4 SCP 5-8 (£25,583.00 pro rata, per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date:  January 2026 or as soon after
Location:  Green Lane Church of England Primary School, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 8LG
 
About us
The successful candidate will join a team of Teaching Assistants committed to raising standards and providing quality support to the teaching and learning agenda.
 Green Lane Church of England Primary School is an exceptional place to work and as part of the Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust, we offer excellent professional development opportunities and effective working partnerships between our schools.
 
About the role
We are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and caring Early Years Team to work within the Happy Hollow EYFS and  nursery provision.  Someone who can work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to create a positive learning environment which enables all children to thrive, both academically and pastorally.  Please see job description and personal specification for more details.

What we are looking for
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and energetic professional who:

• Is qualified at Level 3 with a qualification specialising in Early Years
• Has experience of working with Early Years children
• Is an optimist and is committed to working in a team environment 
• Is able to use their initiative– steps in to assist where needed, anticipates challenges, and takes proactive steps to resolve them
• Is willing to undertake First Aid Training if required
• Is caring, compassionate and dedicated to making a difference
• Is highly organised and has a positive attitude towards their role

For more information, please contact: 
Mrs Caroline Maughan, Business Manager – 01833 690298 or admin@greenlanecofe.org.uk

Visits to the school are welcome please contact the school office on 01833 690298

Please note school will close for Christmas on Friday 18^th December 2025 and re-open Tuesday 6^th January 2026.

 How to apply

Please apply through mynewterm
Closing date and time:  Wednesday 7^th January 2026. 12.00pm

Interview Date WC 12^th

January 2026