Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (KS2 – 1:1 Support)

Fixed-Term Contract (January 2026 – July 2026)

27.5 hours per week, Term Time Only (Monday to Friday, 8:50am – 3:20pm)

Grade 5 £25,989 pa (pro rata) £13.47 per hour

Milnthorpe Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring, and hard-working Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and experienced team. This role will primarily involve providing 1:1 support for a pupil in Key Stage 2.

Due to current budget constraints, this post is offered initially on a fixed-term basis for two terms, starting in January 2026.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a nurturing and patient approach, with high expectations of themselves and others.

• Have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

• Be confident in using positive behaviour management strategies.

• Be able to deliver activities to individuals and small groups.

• Promote an inclusive ethos across the whole school.

• Share our vision for achieving the highest standards in all aspects of school life.

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and happy school environment where children and staff thrive.

• Positive, enthusiastic, and well-behaved pupils.

• A strong and supportive leadership team committed to continuous improvement.

• A professional, dedicated, and collaborative staff team.

Safeguarding Statement:

Milnthorpe Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to:

• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check of the children’s barred list.

• Verification of identity and right to work in the UK.

• Receipt of satisfactory references, including one from your current or most recent employer.

• Completion of pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

Providing false information is an offence and may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal if appointed.

Application form and further information available from Jenny Brook, School Business Manager, email admin@milnthorpe.cumbria.sch.uk, or call 015395 62344.

Closing date for applications is 21st November 2025

Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 24th November 2025