Senior Teaching Assistant (3888 )

Westmorland & Furness Council; Ulverston; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Ulverston Victoria High School is seeking a Senior Teaching Assistant to work under staff guidance, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals or groups, in or out of the classroom. The post is permanent term-time only (plus inset) with 33.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Salary £29,542-£30,515 (Grade 7, SCP 12-14), pro rata actual salary £22,879-£24,189. Recent experience with young people and NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent is required; a commitment to safeguarding is

Qualifications

• Recent experience of working with young people.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom.
• Supervise groups and deliver programmes under the direction of the SENCO.
• Encourage learning, engagement and confidence of students.

Skills

Recent experience with young people

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

• Job type:Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Contract:Permanent
• Work pattern:Part-time
• Salary:Please see below
• Date posted: Friday 25 September 2026
• Closing date for applications: Friday 9 October 2026
• Employer:Westmorland and Furness Council

Senior Teaching Assistant
Permanent Term Time Only (plus Inset)
Monday to Friday (33.5 hours per week)
Salary: £29,542 - £30,515 (PCD 7 Grade 7 - SCP 12-14)
Actual Salary £22,879 - £24,189 Pro Rata
To commence as soon as possible

Ulverston Victoria High School is an exceptional school at the heart of its community and is defined by its warmth and inclusivity. Our students and their teachers work hard, seek to achieve the very highest standards in all they do and are respectful of each other and of their community.

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Teaching Assistant (STA) to work under the guidance of Teaching/Senior Staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. The Senior Teaching Assistants may supervise groups, delivering programmes under the direction of the SENCO with the primary focus to encourage the learning, engagement and confidence of students.

The successful candidates will have recent experience of working with young people and hold a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

Please see the introduction and applicant guidance notes and view the job description and person specification on our school website www.uvhs.uk for further details.

Closing date for applications:Friday 9th October 2026 at 9am

Interview Date: Thursday 15th October 2026

Ulverston Victoria High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, Revised September 2026, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, UVHS will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates which may include social media and video platforms. Online searches will only examine data which is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of employment vetting checks including an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, Teacher Prohibition Checks through the Teacher Regulation Agency, suitable references, Proof of Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory pre-employment health check and professional qualifications.

Ulverston Victoria High School
Springfield Road
Ulverston
LA12 0EB