Early Years/Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant (3148 )

Westmorland & Furness Council; Clifton; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming school community

Committed colleagues

Professional development

Collaborative work with other schools

Make a real difference

Job summary

Clifton Primary School, part of Westmorland and Furness Council, is seeking an Early Years/Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant on a permanent, part-time basis (29 hours per week, term time). Start date negotiable; DBS required; you will support EY/KS1 learners, work with the teacher and teaching assistant team, and help children progress in a welcoming school community.

The role focuses on individual support, inclusive practice, and building strong relationships with children and families.

Qualifications

• Caring, positive individual who supports inclusive teaching and learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills with children, staff and families.
• Commitment to fostering curiosity, confidence and independence in young learners.

Responsibilities

• Support Early Years and KS1 class under teacher guidance.
• Work with individual children and with the wider group from Nursery to Year 2.
• Contribute to an inclusive, nurturing school environment and strong team culture.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Engaging learners

Job description

Early Years/Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

• Job type:Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Contract:Permanent
• Work pattern:Part-time
• Salary:Please see below
• Date posted: Tuesday 25 November 2025
• Closing date for applications: Friday 5 December 2025
• Employer:Westmorland and Furness Council

Early Years/Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

Permanent Part Time – 29 hours per week
PCD5 £25,989 - pro rata term time only
Start date – 5th January (or negotiable)

Clifton Primary School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. This role will primarily support our Early Years and Key Stage 1 class, working closely with our teacher and existing teaching assistant to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child feels a strong sense of belonging, enjoys their time in school, and makes fantastic progress.

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, positive individual who shares our vision of putting children at the heart of everything we do.
• Someone who can work collaboratively as part of a team, supporting high-quality teaching and learning.
• A commitment to fostering curiosity, confidence, and independence in young learners.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with children, staff, and families.

The role will involve working with individual children to support their Education Health Care Plans as well as wider work with children from Nursery to Year 2.

We Offer

• A welcoming, supportive school community.
• Committed, caring colleagues
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborative work with other schools
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of our children.

If you are passionate about education and want to help every child thrive, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are welcome.

Closing date for applications is: Friday 5th December 2025 @ 12pm.
Interviews will be held on: Monday 8th December 2025

Clifton Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory references.