Apprentice Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a proactive Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our successful support staff team. Central to the success of our school is a team that works hard for the students and each other. The successful applicant will be mainly based in the Learning Support Department. Successful applicants will be given day release to study the Diploma/ Level 3 Advanced Teaching Assistant course. 

Our last Ofsted report recognised the high expectations, strong leadership, great teaching and positive relationships that underpin the good progress made by our students. We will offer you a supportive network of colleagues and access to a Teaching Assistant qualification.

As our name implies, the school lies at the heart of its community. Belmont is a leafy suburb on the outskirts of Durham City.  As a result of high expectations, enthusiastic teaching and very positive relationships, students enjoy school and want to do well.  

Details are also available via the links below or alternatively contact Elaine Morgan (e.morgan@belmontschool.org.uk). Please note we do not accept CV’s. Application forms can be downloaded and returned via email to e.morgan@belmontschool.org.uk or posted to the school address.

Part time will be considered.

Belmont Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. 

The County Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

✓✓ Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

“To protect the public, the post for which application is being made is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975. It is not, therefore, in any way contrary to the Act to reveal any information you may have concerning convictions which would otherwise be considered as “spent” in relation to this application and which you consider relevant to the applicant’s suitability for employment. Any such information will be kept in strictest confidence and used only in consideration of the suitability of this applicant for a position where such an exemption is appropriate”

Calculation of term time only plus two weeks’ pay

Term time only plus two additional 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
• Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; 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