Senior Teaching Assistant (3286 )

Westmorland & Furness Council; Penny Bridge; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Penny Bridge CE Academy, part of The Good Shepherd Trust, invites applications for a Senior Teaching Assistant. The role supports teaching and learning, including work with Reception/Year One, and may supervise classes during short-term teacher absences.

It is a term-time, 25–30 hour per week post, with a flexible hours split arrangement negotiated. Applications welcomed from committed candidates who value collaborative teamwork and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and have experience in classrooms.
• Ability to work with small groups or individuals and raise pupil achievement.
• Commitment to safeguarding and demonstrating school values.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning under supervision, with specialist pupil support.
• Some role in Reception/Year One; may supervise classes during teacher absences.

Skills

Hard-working

High standards

Team player

Initiative

Organised

Flexible

Collaborative

Promote Christian values

Classroom experience

Education

Level 3 Qualification – Teaching Assistant

Job description

• Job type:Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Contract:Permanent
• Work pattern:Part-time
• Date posted: Wednesday 4 February 2026
• Closing date for applications: Monday 23 February 2026
• Employer:The Good Shepherd Trust

Senior Teaching Assistant

Required Immediate Start

25-30 hours per week, 5 days a week, hours and hours split can be negotiated Term time

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.
• 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
• Developing knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice

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.

Visits to school from Friday 6th February 2026 (please contact [e-mail] to arrange a visit. This are essential to understand more about the role.
Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd February 2026 (9 am). Interview invitations will be issued by the end of the day on Tuesday 24th February. Interviews: Friday 27th February 2026 .

Contact Penny Bridge C Of E Primary Academy

Penny Bridge CofE School
Penny Bridge
Ulverston
LA12 7RQ