Teaching Assistant

Cumbria Education Trust; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Cumbria Education Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Hensingham Primary School in Whitehaven, Cumbria. The role is 17.5 hours per week, term-time only, with a 9:00–12:30 daily schedule and a maternity cover FTC through late 2026.

The post offers a part-time contract, local terms, and a supportive Multi-Academy Trust environment with career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Good communicator

High expectations

Self-motivated

Adaptable

Reliable

Job description

Teaching Assistant at Hensingham Primary School

New

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/HPS/25819

Location

Main Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8QZ

Contract Type

Term Time Only

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£25,989.00 Annually (FTE)

Grade

5

Hours Per Week

17.5

Closing Date

Midday, Wed 7th Oct, 2026

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

09-10-2026

About this Role

• Hours of work: 9am to 12.30pm
• Working pattern: Monday - Friday (Term time only)
• Salary: £25,898FTE (Actual annual salary: £10,513)
• FTC term: 10th October 2026 - 31/08/2026 - Maternity cover

As part of the Cumbria Education Trust, our schools are 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.