Senior Teaching Assistant (3144 )

Westmorland & Furness Council; England; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Newbarns Primary & Nursery School in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Senior Teaching Assistant to join our KS2 team. This temporary, full-time role runs 28.33 hours per week, 8:40am to 3:20pm, Monday to Friday, with a 60 minute lunch break.

The successful candidate will work under the SENCO, support primary pupils, and contribute to an inclusive, nurturing classroom. Experience with KS2 and SEN support is preferred, and excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a Primary School setting.
• Able to bring own skills and interests to enhance the life of the school.
• Flexible and highly motivated with excellent communication and teamwork.
• Experience in supporting children with SEN is advantageous.
• Recent KS2 experience is advantageous.
• Essential qualification: QCF Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the KS2 team under the guidance of the SENCO.
• Support children in class and contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Assist with safeguarding, health checks and administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

SEN experience

KS2 experience

Education

Level 2 QCF qualification

Job description

• Job type:Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Contract:Temporary
• Work pattern:Full-time
• Date posted: Tuesday 25 November 2025
• Closing date for applications: Friday 5 December 2025
• Employer:South Cumbria Multi Academy Trust

Required from as soon as possible , until 31st August 2026 due to funding.

28.33 hrs per week (8.40am to 3.20pm Mon-Fri, with a 60 minute lunch break)

A vacancy has arisen in our popular and highly successful Primary & Nursery School and we are seeking to appoint a Senior Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working, dedicated staff team.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a large and friendly school that is extremely well resourced.

The successful candidate will be required to work as part of the KS2 team, under the guidance of the SENCO.

We are looking for a candidate who has experience of working with children in a Primary School setting; who can bring their own skills and interests to enhance the life of the school; is flexible and highly motivated, with excellent communication skills and works well as part of a team. Experience in supporting children with SEN would be an advantage. Recent experience in KS2 would also be an advantage.

Visits to the school and/or discussions with members of the Senior Leadership Team are positively encouraged.

Essential qualifications: A relevant QCF recognised Level 2 qualification.

Newbarns Primary & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be appointed on completion of an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), satisfactory references and a pre-employment health check.

Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 5th December 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 10th December 2025

Contact Newbarns Primary and Nursery School

Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
Rising Side
Barrow-In-Furness
LA13 9ET