Teaching Assistant

Cumbria Education Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Caldew Lea School in Carlisle, Cumbria, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant. This is a part-time, term-time role of 32.5 hours per week, usually Monday to Friday 8:30am–3:30pm, with a salary of £26,874 per year (FTE).

The successful candidate will be a good communicator, committed to supporting learners to achieve well, and be self-motivated, adaptable and reliable. DBS checks are required in line with safeguarding policy, and CET supports staff wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Be a good communicator committed to being part of an effective support team within the whole school community
• Set high expectations and have a commitment to supporting learners to achieve well
• Be self-motivated, adaptable and reliable

Job description

Teaching Assistant at Caldew Lea School

Job Reference: EDV/2026/CLS/49227

Location: Ashley Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7BE

Contract Type: Term Time Only

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: £26,874.00 Annually (FTE)

Grade: 5

Hours Per Week: 32.5

Closing Date: 9:00am, Mon 12th Oct, 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): 19th October 2026

About this Role

• Hours of work: 32.5
• Working pattern: Mon to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm
• Salary: £26,847FTE (Actual annual salary: £20,170)
• Term weeks: 38 + 1 weeks school closure, minimum paid week 44.600

As part of the Cumbria Education Trust our schools is led with shared vision, honesty and purpose. CET is a growing multi academy trust based in Cumbria; it is committed to creating outstanding, innovative and inspiring learning environments for our schools and their communities. The successful candidate will be joining CET at an exciting time, as we continue to build on our successes and move forward on our journey to establish ourselves as one of the highest performing MATs in the North of England.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a good communicator committed to being part of an effective support team within the whole school community
• Set high expectations and have a commitment to supporting learners to achieve well
• Be self-motivated, adaptable and reliable

We can offer:

• A people first approach, ensuring that you feel part of our community
• Enhanced opportunities for collaborative working as part of a dynamic and highly successful Multi Academy Trust
• Excellent career and CPD opportunities
• A commitment to constantly review and improve our family friendly policies and look for new and innovative ways to aid and support our staff in achieving a healthy work/life balance
• Employee benefits package

Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children's Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.