Teaching Assistant (2870 )

Cumbria; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated and forward-thinking team as a Part-Time Teaching Assistant in a welcoming school environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of young learners, providing essential support to those with additional needs. You will be part of an inclusive and creative curriculum, working with polite and enthusiastic pupils. The position is temporary and requires a Level 2 qualification, along with excellent communication and maths skills. If you are passionate about education and want to contribute to a positive learning atmosphere, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Supportive Work Environment

Focus on Staff Wellbeing

Inclusive Curriculum

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for pupils.
• Work within a dedicated and forward-thinking team.

Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematics

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Qualification

Job description

• Job type:Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Contract:Temporary
• Work pattern:Part-time
• Date posted: Tuesday 21 January 2025
• Closing date for applications: Friday 14 February 2025
• Employer:Cumberland Council

Part Time Teaching Assistant (temporary)

Required From February 2025

30 hours/week, term-time plus 1 week (39 weeks/year)
(Hours can be negotiated and could be fewer if preferred)

We require an enthusiastic, professional and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and forward thinking team to provide one to one support for pupils. Initially required to 31st August 2026.

The successful candidate will offer:

• high expectations of themselves and all pupils.
• a motivation to make a significant difference to the lives of young people.
• a proven ability to work effectively and flexibly as part of a team.
• experience of supporting pupils with additional needs with their learning.
• a relevant Level 2 qualification.
• excellent maths, English, and communication skills.

In return we offer:

• Positive pupils who are polite, enthusiastic and engaged with learning
• A school that ensures safeguarding for all is a top priority
• An inclusive, exciting and creative curriculum
• A welcoming and happy place to work, where staff wellbeing is considered at all times

Application packs are available from the school office via email to [e-mail].

Closing date for applications is 10.00am on Friday 14th February 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 24th February 2025.

We are fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all pupils and staff. The offer of a contract will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and excellent professional references.

Kingmoor Junior School
Liddle Close
Lowry Hill
Carlisle
CA3 0DU