Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Selside is a very special place to learn, and where we see each day as a learning adventure. We are situated just off the A6, only a short drive from Kendal and have the most amazing grounds, including a wild life area and stream, a large playing field and an outdoor classroom.

At Selside, all children are treated as individuals and taught in small class groups. It is this personalised approach that allows children to enjoy learning and achieve success. We believe that children thrive in this small-scale family environment where they can develop a sense of both personal and communal responsibility. 

Post details:
Following staff changes, the headteacher and governors wish to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant. As well as supporting some whole class teaching, the successful candidate will work as part of a team across the school, led by our SENDCo, to prepare and deliver learning that supports individuals and groups of children with SEND.

-This part-time role is based on 32.5 hours per week, and the working hours are 8:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday, with a thirty-minute unpaid lunch break each day. 

-This a permanent term-time only position to start in September 2025.

- PCD 5 £25,183 per annum (hourly rate £13.05), pro-rata (Actual £18938 p.a.).

The successful candidate will be:
•    an outstanding, enthusiastic, resilient and creative teaching assistant with experience of providing highly effective support for pupils’ learning, teachers’ teaching and classroom management
•    experienced in working with pupils in Key Stage 2
•    experienced in supporting pupils with SEND, including ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition), speech & language, emotional and behaviour needs 
•    both 1-1 and small group, and those with IPPs and EHCPs
•    able to work flexibly as part of a dedicated staff team with high expectations in our small, friendly, rural school
•    a good communicator who is able to liaise with staff, parents/carers and outside agencies
•    understanding of our special church school ethos and able to be a positive role model for our Christian Values
•    interested/experienced in using outdoor learning
•    confident to share and develop their own skills 
•    have a good sense of humour

We can offer you the opportunity to:
•    Join our very supportive happy team of staff, governors, parents and wider community
•    Be part of a thriving and growing rural school, contributing to its success.
•    Develop projects and be fully involved in the wider life of the school.
Please download the job specification from the school website- https://selside.cumbria.sch.uk/current-vacancy/ 
Visits to the school are welcomed, please ring for an appointment. To arrange a telephone conversation or book a visit or please contact the school- head@selside.cumbria.sch.uk / 01539 823649.  

Applications to be received by 12 noon Friday 4th July2025
Interviews scheduled for week beginning 7th July 2025

Selside Endowed CE School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The school strictly adheres to Safer Recruitment policies and procedures. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, and appropriate pre-employment checks. The successful candidate will be asked to make a self-declaration about their suitability to work with children, including any known disqualifications by association.