Primary Teaching Assistant – Part Time

Sense Education Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a compassionate Primary Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant primary school in Carlisle. This part-time role is perfect for someone passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young learners with additional needs. You will work closely with teachers, assisting with lesson preparation and providing one-on-one support to foster an inclusive environment. If you have a nurturing attitude and a heart for helping children thrive, this role offers ongoing professional development and the chance to make a meaningful difference in children's lives. Join a supportive team and contribute to a warm school atmosphere.

Benefits

Ongoing professional support and development

Warm, supportive school environment

Competitive pay rates for part-time work

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and supporting their growth.
• Previous experience with children having additional needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lesson preparation and support learning in the classroom.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups with children needing additional support.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Teaching Assistant Qualification

Experience in Classroom Environment

Job description

Inspire and nurture young learners.

Sense Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Teaching Assistant – Part Time to join a vibrant primary school in Carlisle. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young learners with additional needs and is ready to make a positive impact in their lives.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support the learning and development of students in the classroom. Your primary responsibilities will include:

1. Assisting with lesson preparation.
2. Working one-on-one or in small groups with children who need additional support.
3. Fostering an inclusive, encouraging environment.

This role requires a patient, empathetic approach, as you will be supporting children with a range of additional needs, helping them to reach their full potential and gain the most from their school experience.

The ideal Primary Teaching Assistant – Part Time candidate will have:

1. A passion for working with children and supporting their growth and learning.
2. Patience, empathy, and a nurturing attitude towards young learners.
3. Ideally hold a Teaching Assistant (TA) qualification.
4. Previous experience working in a classroom environment, particularly with children with additional needs, is beneficial.
5. Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit to work effectively with staff, students, and parents.

Logistics:

-Based in a welcoming primary school in Carlisle.
-Part-time hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.

Benefits:

1. Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives.
2. Ongoing professional support and development.
3. A warm, supportive school environment.
4. Competitive pay rates for part-time work.

If you’re ready to make a difference and have a heart for helping young children thrive, apply today to join our team at Sense Education!

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such, we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education, you will be paid on a weekly basis.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.