Senior Teaching Assistant (3974 )

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

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a Senior Teaching Assistant for Ulverston Victoria High School. The role is permanent, term-time only (plus inset), Monday to Friday, 33.5 hours per week. Salary ranges from £29,542 to £30,515, with actual pro rata salaries for part-time positions.

The STA will work under supervision to implement programmes for individuals or groups, under the SENCO, focusing on student learning, engagement, and confidence. A NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Recent experience of working with young people.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with young people

Part-time availability

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 23 October 2026
• Closing date for applications: Monday 9 November 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.

Closing date for applications:Monday 9th November 2026 at 9am

Interview Date: Friday 13th November 2026

Please note that UVHS does not accept CV applications.

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