Teaching Assistant (3978 )

Westmorland & Furness Council; Grayrigg; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Grayrigg CE Primary School is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 pupil 1:1 and assist with group activities. The role is 26 hours per week during term time, with an INSET week. The school values belonging and a child-led approach, and looks for a calm, playful, and flexible candidate.

The post is temporary until August 2029 and requires a commitment to safeguarding and school values.

Qualifications

• Supports a child in year 4 1-to-1 as well as some group work and playground duties.
• Willingness to learn new things, e.g. using some BSL signs.
• Open to working with the KS2 team in a warm, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Year 4 with 1:1 support and small-group activities.
• Playground duties as part of the KS2 team.
• Contribute to an inclusive classroom where every child belongs.

Skills

Love children

Hardworking

Calm and reassuring

Think outside the box

Child-led approach

Encourage risk taking

Belonging & justice

Job description

• Job type:Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Contract:Temporary
• Work pattern:Part-time
• Salary:Please see details below
• Closing date for applications: Monday 16 November 2026
• Employer:VA

Grayrigg CE Primary School
Grayrigg, Kendal, LA8 9BU
PCD 5 – £26 847 FTE, pro rata (hourly rate £13.92)
To start as soon as possible (will wait for the right person)

1 x Teaching Assistant - 26 hours per week term time only + 1 week INSET (part time contract) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
8.30am to 3.30pm. This will be a temporary contract until August 2029 when the childleaves primary School.

As one of our lovely TAs heads off on a new adventure, we are looking for a TA to join our
KS2 team.

One of the most important things in our school is a sense of Belonging andJustice, therefore we need anyone who applies to work with our school to also recognisethe importance of the school being a space where everyone belongs.

The role will besupporting a child in year 4 1to1 as well as some group work and playground duties (don’tapply if you melt in the rain).

The successful person will need to be willing to learn newthings for example using some BSL signs, be smiley and playful.

• You love children and love seeing them grow, intellectually, socially and wonderfully
• You love to see every child reach further than they ever thought they could
• You are hardworking
• You can think outside of the box
• You love a child led approach
• You love to encourage risk taking
• You’re a bit bonkers
• You’re know how to be calm and reassuring

• You only like to be indoors or melt when it gets wet
• You like to stay clean and dry – the child patricianly loves making dough.
• You think children should all be the same

You can get a good feel for our school from our social media pages and further

information is included in the application pack available

The closing date for applications is 16th November at 12.00 midday Only shortlisted candidates will be notified on 3rd November Interviews will take place the following week.

Please note that referees will be contacted prior to the interview.

Grayrigg CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Grayrigg CofE School
Grayrigg
Kendal
LA8 9BU