Teaching Assistant

Westmorland and Furness Council; Old Hutton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Old Hutton Primary School is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide 16 hours of 1:1 SEND support from September 2026 on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027. The role involves morning sessions, working with a Reception pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan, and supporting learning, routines and safe transitions.

You will use visual timetables, adapt activities to meet individual needs, monitor progress and liaise with the class teacher, SENCO, parents and external

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting children with SEND.
• Understands sensory needs and emotional regulation.
• Is calm, patient, nurturing and able to build positive relationships.
• Can adapt learning to meet individual needs.
• Works well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support during morning sessions.
• Support communication using visual timetables and structured routines.
• Deliver personalised learning and play activities.
• Support transitions, emotional regulation and positive social interactions.
• Monitor attainment and progress.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, parents and external professionals.

Skills

1:1 support

SEND experience

Calm and patient

Team player

Adapt learning

Job description

Teaching Assistant - 16 hours (5 mornings) Fixed Term until 31st August 2027
PCD5 £25,989 pro rata - term time
16 hours - Fixed Term Teaching Assistant, required for September 2026, Provide dedicated 1:1 support during morning sessions.
Support communication using visual timetables and structured routines.
Deliver personalised learning and play activities.
Support transitions, emotional regulation and positive social interactions.
Monitor attainment and progress.
Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, parents and external professionals.
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience supporting children with SEND.
Understands sensory needs and emotional regulation.
Is calm, patient, nurturing and able to build positive relationships.
Can adapt learning to meet individual needs.
Works well as part of a team.
Supports our ethos and values.
We can offer:
Small class sizes and a child-centred approach.
A friendly, supportive staff team.
An inclusive school community.
High-quality SEND training and specialist support.
Applicants should note that the TA post is advertised on a fixed-term contract basis due to it being linked to a pupil with an EHCP.
Our school is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the principles of child protection, safeguarding and safer recruitment and to promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to enhanced DBS, suitable references and pre-employment checks.
Closing date: by 3pm on Wednesday 9th September 2026
Shortlisting on Wednesday 9th September 2026
Interviews will be held on Friday 11th September 2026
Post to commence as soon as possible after Monday 14th September 2026
The Governing Body of Old Hutton Primary School seek to recruit a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Reception-aged pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) as they begin their school journey. The pupil is a happy young child who enjoys outdoor learning and creative activities.