Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Fixed Term Contract until August 2028
Full Time- Term Time Only plus 2 weeks
Required to start Easter 2027.
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 school website www.belmontschool.org.uk
Please note applications must be on the official application form, CVs cannot be accepted.
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
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 Tuesday 1st December 2026
Interview date: WB 14th December 2026
Belmont Community School
The Links, Durham, DH1 2AG
Tel: 0191 386 5715
Email: school@belmontschool.org.uk
Full Time- Term Time Only plus 2 weeks
Required to start Easter 2027.
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 school website www.belmontschool.org.uk
Please note applications must be on the official application form, CVs cannot be accepted.
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
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 Tuesday 1st December 2026
Interview date: WB 14th December 2026
Belmont Community School
The Links, Durham, DH1 2AG
Tel: 0191 386 5715
Email: school@belmontschool.org.uk
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- £8 per hour