Villa Real Road, Consett, Co Durham DH8 6BH | villareal@durhamlearning.net | 01207 503651
SCHOOL VACANCIES
Enhanced Teaching Assistant (2 posts)
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Job Summary
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time, term time only
Advert Start Date: 19/12/2025
Advert End Date: 14/01/2026 09:00
Salary: £28,142 - £31,022
Hours per week: 37 hours, Mon-Fri
Employment Location: Villa Real School
Number of posts: 2
Closing date: 14th January 2026
Interview date: w/c 26th January 2026
Further Information
Enhanced Teaching Assistant
Grade 6
£28,142 - £31,022
Permanent, Full time, 37 Hours per week
Required to start as soon as possible
Villa Real School is an all age 2 to 19 years Special School with pupils with SLD, PMLD and Autism.
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The Governors are seeking to employ a dynamic and enthusiastic Enhanced Teaching Assistant to enhance the care and support in our school, who has knowledge of students with a high level of need.
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A rare opportunity has arisen within our fantastic special school. We are seeking an ambitious Enhanced Teaching Assistant to complement our class teams.
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Villa Real is a truly wonderful place to work. It is a special place to visit and provides the children and families it supports great opportunities. Our children are taught via a bespoke curriculum that meets their needs.
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We offer a happy, caring and stimulating environment, where everybody is welcomed and respected. Our ethos and core values support this model and are lived out in the daily work of the school and within the community.
Our ambition, and yours, will be that Villa Real will continue to be a centre of excellence for promoting the latest inclusive practices within education; locally, regionally and nationally. Our pupils deserve an education that will change their lives and give them the opportunity to fulfil their full potential, and in turn the special candidate will enjoy a fulfilling career, releasing your potential and maximising your impact in a forward thinking and innovative ethos.
The role:
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Work as part of a multi-professional team to meet the needs of pupils and students attending Villa Real School.
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Behave in a professional way at all times in keeping with the vision and ethos of the school.
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Work with individuals or groups of pupils carrying out educational programmes, as directed by the teacher.
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Make contributions to assessments, reviews and discussions on pupil’s achievements and developments.
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Manage the Support Assistants (SA) on eating and feeding programmes, communication targets, moving and handling plans, medical management plans, behaviour management plans and toilet training programmes as directed by the teacher.
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During breaks, supervise pupils and direct the SA in the supervision of pupils.
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Take a full part in both school based and externally provided professional development.
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Work in any department of the school when necessary and as directed by the Senior Management Team.
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Carry out other duties or responsibilities as required by the Head Teacher which contribute to the smooth running of the classroom or the school as a whole.
Application form and further details are available by email or from the link below and returnable to the Head Teacher.
Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities 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. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
Essential qualifications
One of the following Level 3 qualifications:
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NNEB
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BTec Nursery Nursing
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NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education
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Cache Diploma in Childcare and Education
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Or equivalent Level 3 qualification
Candidates must be resilient and physically fit to support with pupils who may require moving and handling or regulation support.
The post is not open to job share.
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Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the “disqualification by association” declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment can not be progressed without this declaration.
Closing date: 14 January 2026 at 9.00am
Interview date: w/c 26 January 2026
Application forms should be returned to the school.
Villa Real School
Villa Real Road
Consett
Co. Durham
DH8 6BH
Tel: 01207 503651
Email: villareal@durhamlearning.net
Support Assistant (2 posts)
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Job Summary
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part time
Advert Start Date: 19/12/2025
Advert End Date: 14/01/2026 09:00
Salary: £24,796 pro rata
Hours per week: 32.5 Mon-Fri
Employment Location: Villa Real School
Number of posts: 2
Closing date: 14th January 2026
Interview date: w/c 26th January 2026
Further Information
Support Assistant, part time
Grade 1 point 3
£24,796 pro rata
Permanent, part time, 32.5 Hours per week, 9am - 4pm
Required to start as soon as possible
Villa Real School is an all age Special School with pupils with SLD, PMLD and ASD.
The governors are seeking to employ a dynamic and enthusiastic Support Assistant to enhance the care and support in our school, who has knowledge of students with a high level of need.
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A rare opportunity has arisen within our fantastic special school. We are seeking an ambitious Support Assistant to complement our class teams.
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Villa Real is a truly wonderful place to work. It is a special place to visit and provides the children and families it supports great opportunities. Our children are taught via a bespoke curriculum that meets their needs.
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We offer a happy, caring and stimulating environment, where everybody is welcomed and respected. Our ethos and core values support this model and are lived out in the daily work of the school and within the community.
Our ambition, and yours, will be that Villa Real will continue to be a centre of excellence for promoting the latest inclusive practices within education; locally, regionally and nationally. Our pupils deserve an education that will change their lives and give them the opportunity to fulfil their full potential, and in turn the special candidate will enjoy a fulfilling career, releasing your potential and maximising your impact in a forward thinking and innovative ethos.
The role:
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Assisting with the learning in class as directed by a teacher
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Leading 1:1 or small groups re: SALT, Physio and Occupational Therapy
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Leading 1:1 or small groups in literacy and numeracy
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Cleaning and changing of pupils and students who have poor or no bowel and/or bladder control
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General hygiene and care of all pupils and students as necessary, assisting pupils with dressing/undressing, toileting, washing, showering, menstruation, nose wiping etc.
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Hoisting and positioning of pupils/ students
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1:1 feeding or group eating and feeding as directed assisting with the development of skills associated with independence, appropriate social behaviour and good manners
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Assist with yard duty
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Daily laundry
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Cleaning and hygiene of specialist seating and or spillages
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Escorting pupils to and from home/school transport or outdoor activities or trips
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Preparation of drinks and the hygiene and care of all specialist feeding/ drinking equipment in the classroom
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Assisting with hydrotherapy, PE and other similar activities
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Assisting as required by the Head Teacher in any way that is: consistent with the level and training of the job; for the benefit of the pupils and students and for the smooth running of the school
Essential qualifications
Not necessary but experience of working with young people with high medical needs, PMLD, SLD & ASD would be advantageous. Candidates must be resilient and physically fit to support with pupils who may require moving and handling or regulation support.
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Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities 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. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
Closing date: 14 January 2026 at 9.00am
Interview date: w/c 26 January 2026
Application forms should be returned to the school.
Villa Real School
Villa Real Road
Consett
Co. Durham
DH8 6BH
Tel: 01207 503651
Email: villareal@durhamlearning.net
Health & Safety Manager / Transport Lead
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Job Summary
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Advert Start Date: 08/12/2025
Advert End Date: 21/01/2026 09:00
Salary: £30,024 - £33,699
Hours per week: 37
Job Category: Schools - Support
Employment Location: Villa Real School
Number of posts: 1
Closing date: 21st January 2026
Further Information
Health & Safety Manager/Transport Lead
Grade 7
£30,024 - £33,699
Permanent, Full time, 37 Hours per week
Required to start as soon as possible
Villa Real School is an all age Special School with pupils with SLD, PMLD and ASD.
The governors are seeking to employ an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Health & Safety Manager/ Transport Lead.
The role includes:
• Acting as the main Health and Safety Officer for the School, ensuring a safe working and learning environment in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Preparing Health and Safety reports for the Governors.
• Keeping appropriate records, ensuring that they are available for inspection and provide statistical and other returns, as required, to the Headteacher, Governors and Local Authority.
• Keeping up to date with changes to legislations, (especially health and safety) and best practice in facilities management.
• Lead and ensure classroom staff complete individual pupil/student risk assessments including complex feeding plans and staff medical risk assessments.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of all risk assessments with the SMT.
• Support key staff in the writing and implementation of key area risk assessments e.g., Visits, Alternative Provision, Evolve Lead.
• Support with transitions of high-risk students around school.
• Transport Lead
• Hydrotherapy pool deputy.
• Provide ad hoc cover for the caretaker re: small house keeping issues and locking up.
• Attend SMT meetings on a monthly basis to report on health and safety throughout the school.
• Accurately record and upload accidents to the health and safety team, liaising with them when necessary and ensuring that any recommendations are actioned.
• Attend safeguarding monitoring sessions with SMT & Governors.
• Be a member of the First Aid team.
• Drive mini bus or own vehicle as cover.
The successful candidate will:
• have excellent communication skills
• be able to work methodically, thoroughly and to a consistently high standard to ensure work is carried out effectively and efficiently
• be able to supervise a team and work alone as required
• be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Application form and further details are available by email and returnable to the Head teacher. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 23rd January 2026 and are encouraged to visit the school.
Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities 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. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and supportive references.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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: 21 January 2026 at 9.00am
Interview date: w/c 26 January 2026
Application forms should be returned to the school.
Villa Real School
Villa Real Road
Consett
Co. Durham
DH8 6BH
Tel: 01207 503651
Email: villareal@durhamlearning.net