Senior Teaching Assistant - Impactful Pupil Support

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

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.