Enhanced Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5NJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1c4caf42-48f1-408d-8237-1589f220d15a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Experience of planning, preparing and delivering learning/activities to individuals, small groups and whole classes, as directed by the class teacher/Lead
• Experience of participating in the planning and evaluation of learning activities.
• Experience of assessing and reporting on pupil development, progress and attainment
• Experience of a range of effective, positive behaviour management strategies
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND, including implementing support plans and Education Health Care Plans
• Experience of working with other professionals
• Experience of actively promoting safeguarding procedures in school
• Knowledge of the EYFS Framework and early years outcomes
• Knowledge and understanding of child development
• An understanding of safeguarding procedures and health and safety requirements
• Willingness to attend to the medical needs of individuals
• Use ICT effectively to support teaching and learning
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Successful experience of working as a cooperative member of a team
• Knowledge and understanding of education partnerships
• Good organisation skills
• Shows enthusiasm and warmth
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school
What the school offers its staff
Seascape Primary School offers a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are valued, encouraged, and given opportunities to grow professionally. We provide high‑quality training, a strong team ethos, and a commitment to staff wellbeing, ensuring employees feel supported in their roles. By joining Seascape, staff become part of a dedicated community focused on achieving the best outcomes for children while maintaining a positive work–life balance.
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.
• Experience of planning, preparing and delivering learning/activities to individuals, small groups and whole classes, as directed by the class teacher/Lead
• Experience of participating in the planning and evaluation of learning activities.
• Experience of assessing and reporting on pupil development, progress and attainment
• Experience of a range of effective, positive behaviour management strategies
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND, including implementing support plans and Education Health Care Plans
• Experience of working with other professionals
• Experience of actively promoting safeguarding procedures in school
• Knowledge of the EYFS Framework and early years outcomes
• Knowledge and understanding of child development
• An understanding of safeguarding procedures and health and safety requirements
• Willingness to attend to the medical needs of individuals
• Use ICT effectively to support teaching and learning
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Successful experience of working as a cooperative member of a team
• Knowledge and understanding of education partnerships
• Good organisation skills
• Shows enthusiasm and warmth
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school
What the school offers its staff
Seascape Primary School offers a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are valued, encouraged, and given opportunities to grow professionally. We provide high‑quality training, a strong team ethos, and a commitment to staff wellbeing, ensuring employees feel supported in their roles. By joining Seascape, staff become part of a dedicated community focused on achieving the best outcomes for children while maintaining a positive work–life balance.
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.