Teaching Assistant

Branthwaite Academy; Winscales; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Supportive team

Career progression opportunities

Caring environment

Job summary

Branthwaite Academy, a specialist ASC provision, is seeking Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 4–19 with autism. You will work under the class teacher, helping to implement planning and assessment to achieve tailored progress.

The role focuses on overcoming barriers to learning, promoting inclusion, and developing communication, behaviour, independence and social skills, including supervision in non-lesson activities.

Qualifications

• Specification requires Education-related qualification at minimum Level 3.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the class teacher, implement planning and assessment for pupil progress.
• Support pupils to overcome barriers to learning, promote inclusion, develop communication, behaviour, independence and social skills.
• Provide supervision and guidance during non-lesson based activities.

Skills

Level 3 qualification

Education

NVQ or equivalent

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Permanent

35 Hours, Term Time Only

Branthwaite Academy

Branthwaite Road, Workington, Cumbria CA14 4SS

Salary: SCP 6 £25,989 FTE Pro Rata

plus £2000.00 BA SEN Allowance (pro rata) on satisfactory completion of probationary period

Start Date: TBC (PAN 74, Mixed, 4-19 years)

‘To provide children and young people with autism in Cumbria, the opportunity to reach their full potential in life by preparing them for adulthood, so they may lead fulfilled, happy and purposeful lives’

Due to the continued expansion of our school and growing pupil numbers, we are looking to appoint talented practitioners to join our team. Applications are welcomed from teaching assistants across all sectors, we would particularly welcome applications from secondary teaching Assistants already in SEND settings or those considering a move into special education. Whether you already have extensive SEND experience or are looking for a new professional challenge, we offer high-quality CPD, coaching and ongoing support to support successful candidates to develop specialist expertise and make life changing difference to our young people.

Our school is a specialist provision for ASC pupils. We provide education for pupils aged between 4 and 19 years who have a primary need and diagnosis of Autism and who may be suffering social, emotional and behavioural problems in mainstream Education. This is an exciting opportunity to join our provision and play a key role in the development and learning of our students.

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

To work under the direction of the class teacher (or TA leading the class in the short term absence of the class teacher), to implement planning and assessment, working with individual or small groups of pupils in order to achieve bespoke and tailored learning for pupil progress.

To support pupils to overcome barriers to learning, promoting the inclusion of all pupils by supporting the application of their IEPs, developing their communication skills, supporting them to manage their behaviour, developing independence and social skills and to take responsibility for monitoring/reporting on the impact of class based and individual pupil interventions.

To provide supervision and guidance and learning opportunities in all non-lesson based activities.

Specification

Teaching Assistant/Child Care/NVQ/ other relevant qualification (related to education is desirable) at a minimum of Level 3 depending on role.

A commitment to ongoing professional development.

In return for your hard work and commitment to the role, Branthwaite Academy will offer:

• Competitive salary;
• Local Government Pension Scheme;
• The opportunity to join a supportive team to meet the needs of the pupils;
• The support to progress and develop your career advancement and opportunities;
• A fun and caring environment to work within.

Branthwaite Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to act in the best interests of our pupils at all times. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

CLOSING DATE: 13th February 2026

INTERVIEW DATE: W/C 23rd February 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils and staff, and of preventing extremism. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references.

Branthwaite Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our community ethos.