Teaching Assistant - Classroom Support & Growth Opportunities

Cumbria Education Trust; Lowca; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

People-first approach

Collaborative working culture

Excellent career & CPD opportunities

Work-life balance initiatives

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Cumbria Education Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our schools in Lowca. The role runs Monday to Friday during term time, with hours 8.30am–3.30pm. Salary is £25,898 FTE (£16,636.37 actual). The successful candidate will support teaching and learning, assist in resources, and help pupils with diverse needs.

We offer a people-first environment, strong CPD opportunities, and a commitment to family-friendly policies and staff wellbeing. DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have relevant experience in a school setting or hold relevant TA qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning activities within the classroom.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist in the preparation of classroom resources and learning environments.
• Help pupils with varying educational, social and emotional needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support the school's values and expectations.
• Contribute to pupil progress through observation and feedback to teachers.
• Assist with supervision during break and lunchtime, where required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptable

Reliable

Education

TA qualifications

Job description

Cumbria Education Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our schools in Lowca. The role runs Monday to Friday during term time, with hours 8.30am–3.30pm. Salary is £25,898 FTE (£16,636.37 actual). The successful candidate will support teaching and learning, assist in resources, and help pupils with diverse needs.

We offer a people-first environment, strong CPD opportunities, and a commitment to family-friendly policies and staff wellbeing. DBS checks are required.