Senior TA (Level 3) – Part-Time SEND Support

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

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant (Level 2+) at Heron Hill Primary School in Kendal. The role is fixed term (due to pupil numbers) until 31/08/26 and 16.25 hours per week during term time, pro rata from Grade 5 FTE £26,847.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 TA qualification and have experience supporting high-focus pupils, including SEND, across Y2/3/4 and 1:1 settings. DBS checks required and strong references.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience with high-focus pupils and SEND pupils.
• Experience with Y2/3/4 curriculum and 1:1 support.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the support staff team to ensure high educational provision.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning linked to pupil need.
• Be involved in school life and culture and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Skills

L3 TA

High-focus pupils

Y2-4 curriculum

1:1 with SEND

Ongoing training

Education

L3 TA qualification

Job description

Westmorland and Furness is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant (Level 2+) at Heron Hill Primary School in Kendal. The role is fixed term (due to pupil numbers) until 31/08/26 and 16.25 hours per week during term time, pro rata from Grade 5 FTE £26,847.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 TA qualification and have experience supporting high-focus pupils, including SEND, across Y2/3/4 and 1:1 settings. DBS checks required and strong references.