Teaching Assistant (3730 )

Westmorland & Furness Council; Appleby; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Appleby Grammar School in Appleby, England, is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Full Time, Temporary) for one year fixed until 31 August 2027, with start date September 2026. The 37-hour week is term time only, plus 1 week.

Grade 5, PCD5A salary of £26,821 per annum. The governors welcome enthusiastic and innovative staff who support learning, work with students of all abilities, and contribute to the department and school's development.

Job description

• Job type:Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Contract:Temporary
• Work pattern:Full-time
• Salary:Please see below
• Closing date for applications: Tuesday 7 July 2026

Teaching Assistant – Full Time – Temporary
(One year fixed until 31st August 2027)

Required start date : September 2026
Term Time only - 37 hours per week, plus 1 week
Grade 5, PCD5A - £26,821 per annum

The governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative teaching assistant to contribute fully to the future development of the department and the school.

Teaching Assistant

The successful candidate will be:

• passionate in supporting the learning of young people;
• well organised and motivated to support students of all abilities and needs;
• highly professional and motivated;
• a supportive member of the team;

We can offer you:

• the opportunity to join a supportive staff and governing body and work with well-motivated students;
• Students who are well motivated and co-operative;
• the opportunity to join an improving and successful academy.

Further details and a recruitment information pack can be downloaded from the school’s website. Informal discussions with the Headteacher about this post are welcome.

Please note that if you have not been contacted then you must assume that you have not been shortlisted and your application has been unsuccessful.

Appleby Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to completion of satisfactory employment vetting checks in accordance with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe inEducation, September 2025.

Appleby Grammar School
Battlebarrow
Appleby-In-Westmorland
CA16 6XU