KS2 Teaching Assistant (3938 )

Westmorland & Furness Council; Kendal; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Heron Hill Primary School in Kendal is seeking a KS2 Teaching Assistant (Level 2/3) to join our support staff for a fixed-term post until 31 August 2026. The role is part-time (27.5 hours per week) during term time only, based in Year 5. The post requires a L2/3 TA qualification and experience with upper KS2 pupils and diverse pupil needs.

The school emphasises safeguarding and professional development; DBS and references are required. Interview date: 21 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Hold a L2/3 TA qualification.
• Have experience of working with upper KS2 aged pupils.
• Have experience of working with a range of pupil needs.
• Be willing to engage in ongoing professional learning and development linked to core subjects and supporting pupils.

Responsibilities

• We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational professional to work as part of our support staff team.
• The role is based in Y5 and will contribute to ensuring a high standard of educational provision for all pupils.
• The successful candidate will be fully involved in the life of the school.

Education

L2/3 TA qualification

Job description

• Job type:Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Contract:Fixed term
• Work pattern:Part-time
• Salary:Please see details below
• Date posted: Thursday 8 October 2026
• Closing date for applications: Friday 16 October 2026
• Employer:Westmorland and Furness

KS2 Teaching Assistant

Level 2+, Part-time 27.5hrs term time only

Fixed term until 31/08/26 due to pupil numbers

Grade 5 £26847 FTE (pro-rata)

Heron Hill Primary School is committed to the principles and practice of safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and excellent professional references.

Heron Hill Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational professional to work as part of our support staff team. We are seeking an adaptable, flexible, keen practitioner who is ready to contribute to ensuring a high standard of educational provision for all pupils. The role is based in Y5.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a L2/3 TA qualification
• Have experience of working with upper KS2 aged pupils.
• Have experience of working with a range of pupil needs.
• Be willing to engage in ongoing professional learning and development linked to core subjects and supporting pupils.

Heron Hill is a school with a huge heart and a solid community ethos; the successful candidate will therefore need to demonstrate a willingness to be fully involved in the life of the school.

Interview: Wednesday 21st October 2026

Heron Hill Primary School
Hayfell Avenue
Kendal
LA9 7JH