Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Start date: as soon as possible, to be agreed with successful candidate

Hours : 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday - 20 hours per week, term-time only (38 weeks per annum)

Fixed Term – to Friday 17th of July 2026, due to pupil numbers.  The contract could be extended for the right candidate, if circumstances allow.

PCD5 £25,989 FTE, pro-rata for part-time.  £13.47 per hour
 

Crosscrake Church of England Nursery and Primary School wish to appoint a teaching assistant (20 hours). The role will involve supporting children with SEND, working with groups and supervising lunchtime. Presently the role is primarily in Key Stage One and EYFS but the applicant should have a willingness to work across school.

Crosscrake is a small rural school in a beautiful setting on the outskirts of Kendal.  There are 56 on roll, including the Nursery. We have happy, enthusiastic children who love coming to school and are keen to learn, along with a strong and dedicated staff team.  Our Christian ethos and values, very caring staff team and exceptionally supportive governors and parents are reflected in the excellent relationships and positive ‘can do’ attitudes that exist in school.

We are looking for a highly-motivated TA with experience of working with Nursery and Reception pupils who:-
•    is caring, nurturing, patient and has high expectations of themselves and others
•    has experience of working with children with SEND
•    has at least NVQ2 or equivalent
•    is able to carry out activities with individuals and groups
•    can promote an inclusive whole-school ethos
•    shares our vision and ethos for the highest standards in all aspects of school life

Crosscrake Church of England Nursery and Primary School is fully-committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children, therefore the post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and excellent professional references will be sought.

For further information is available via our School Website: www.crosscrake.cumbria.sch.uk
Please return your application and supporting letter, summarising your suitability for the post, to: admin@crosscrake.cumbria.sch.uk by Wednesday 22nd October 2025.

We would love to show you around our school; visits can be arranged by appointment. Interviews will be held on Monday 3rd November.  

If you require any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 015395 60410 or email: admin@crosscrake.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date:  Wednesday 22nd of October 2025
Interviews:  Monday 3rd of November 2025