Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant 
Fixed term, part-time. 32.5 hours 
Temporary Contract until August 2026, but may be extended dependent on SEND requirements.
PCD5 £25,183 per annum Pro-Rata Actual Salary £18,940.78 (£13.05 per hour).

The children, staff and governors of North Lakes Junior School are looking to appoint two Teaching Assistants to join us from September 2025 on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2026.

This role will be part-time (8:45am – 3:30pm), term time only plus one week Inset training. The role will include supporting children in our Key Stage 2 classes and at times working within our Strategic Resource Provision. The successful candidates will play a key role in supporting the learning and development of our pupils and as part of the position, will be supporting children with their learning and their emotional needs. The role will also include providing tailored interventions, as required, to enable our children to achieve their full learning potential.

The role will include:
•    Providing 1:1 support for pupils with SEND, including those with ASC, physical/medical difficulties, or severe learning difficulties
•    Supporting teachers across Key Stage 2 to deliver interventions
•    Delivering high-quality general classroom support
•    Working under the direction of class teachers as well as independently
•    Having a secure understanding of the primary curriculum
•    Using knowledge of systematic synthetic phonics.

Desirable Skills/Experience
•    Experience working with children who have profound learning needs.

We are looking for someone who:
•    Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ qualification in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent
•    Has relevant experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting
•    Has strong literacy and numeracy skills.
•    Has a sound knowledge of Special Educational Needs and a passion for inclusive education
•    Is proactive, resourceful and confident in managing learning tasks and classroom routines
•    Is patient, dynamic, and committed to helping every child thrive
•    Can use initiative and work effectively as part of a team
•    Is willing to undertake further training in both SEN and in Safeguarding to meet the needs of our pupils

North Lakes School is a caring and inclusive school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to continuous improvement and providing a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where all of our pupils will thrive.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, please contact our school office to arrange an appointment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, a pre-employment health assessment and other vetting checks as part of our safer recruitment process.

Further details about the school, the post and an application form are available from the school office and on our school website: admin@northlakes.cumbria.sch.uk 

Closing date for applications to be returned to school by post or email admin@northlakes.cumbria.sch.uk no later than 9:30am, Monday 9th June 2025.

Interviews will take place: Week commencing Monday 23rd June 2025.