Senior Teaching Assistant (3152 )

Westmorland & Furness Council; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Penny Bridge C of E Academy invites applications for a Senior Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term basis. The post includes 25-30 hours per week, five days, with hours negotiable and an immediate start. The role supports learning across early years and key stages, including 1-1 maths assistance, under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have Level 3 TA qualification, strong group/individual needs experience, and a collaborative approach aligned with the school's Christian values.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification required.
• Experience of working with and leading small groups or individual children.
• Team member, with initiative and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning under supervision to maximise pupil development and achievement. Some work in Reception/Year One and 1-1 maths support across the school.
• Senior Teaching Assistants may supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences.

Education

Level 3 Qualification - Teaching Assistant

Job description

• Job type:Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Contract:Fixed term
• Work pattern:Part-time
• Salary:Please see below
• Date posted: Tuesday 25 November 2025
• Closing date for applications: Tuesday 9 December 2025
• Employer:The Good Shepherd Trust

Penny Bridge C of E Academy

Senior Teaching Assistant

Grade: PCD7 - Grade 7, SCP12-14

25-30 hours per week, 5 days a week: hours can be negotiated. This position is Fixed Term in the first instance with potential for a longer contract at the end of the current academic year, pending budget considerations. IMMEDIATE START

Main Purpose

• Within an agreed system of supervision, work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing specialist support to maximise pupil development and achievement. Some of this role would be in our Reception/Year One class. There would also be some 1-1 support in mathematics across the school.
• Roles at this level will be expected to carry out specified work. Senior Teaching Assistants may also supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers.

Essential Attributes

• Is hard-working, has high standards and enjoys the challenge of working in a small school environment.
• Level 3 Qualification - Teaching Assistant
• Experience of working with and leading small groups or individual children.
• Team member, but also to show initiative when required.
• Is knowledgeable and organised.
• Is helpful, understanding, calm and consistent in their standards and behaviour.
• Is flexible, enjoys sharing ideas and understands the importance of collaboration.
• Will promote the school's chosen Christian values and has an understanding of their importance in Church Schools.
• Has experience working in classrooms.

Desirable Attributes

• Recent phonics training (Read Write Inc or equivalent)
• Paediatric first aider
• Mental Health first aider
• Developing knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice
• Understanding of maths curriculum across the age rages.

The Good Shepherd Trust and Penny Bridge CE Academy are committed to the principles of safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and excellent professional references.

Contact Penny Bridge C Of E Primary Academy

Penny Bridge CofE School

Penny Bridge

Ulverston

LA12 7RQ