Teaching Assistant(s) (4022 )

Cumbria; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a Part Time Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for pupils, starting September 2026. The fixed-term role runs to 31 August 2027 with hours negotiable.

The successful candidate will have a Level 2 qualification, strong maths and English, and good communication. Experience with pupils with additional needs and EHCPs is desirable.

The post is based at Kingmoor Junior School, Carlisle, with safeguarding at the forefront and chance of permanency.

Qualifications

• A relevant Level 2 qualification.
• Excellent maths, English and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for pupils.
• Assist pupils with additional needs and EHCP plans.
• Promote an inclusive, creative curriculum.
• Maintain safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Excellent maths

Excellent English

Communication skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

Level 2 qualification

Job description

• Job type:Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Contract:Fixed term
• Work pattern:Part-time
• Salary:Please see below
• Date posted: Monday 27 April 2026
• Closing date for applications: Monday 18 May 2026
• Employer:Cumberland Council

Part Time Teaching Assistant (s) (Fixed Term to 31/08/2027)
Required from September 2026
Hours negotiable (Please advise of hours on application)

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 2027 ( linked to our children with EHCP) . (With the possibility of becoming permanent).

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

Closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 18th May 2026. Interviews will be held Tuesday 2nd June 2026.

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