Early Years/Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

Early Years/Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

Permanent Part Time – 29 hours per week
PCD5 £25,989 - pro rata term time only
Start date – 5th January (or negotiable)

Clifton Primary School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. This role will primarily support our Early Years and Key Stage 1 class, working closely with our teacher and existing teaching assistant to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child feels a strong sense of belonging, enjoys their time in school, and makes fantastic progress.  

What We’re Looking For
•    A caring, positive individual who shares our vision of putting children at the heart of everything we do.
•    Someone who can work collaboratively as part of a team, supporting high-quality teaching and learning.
•    A commitment to fostering curiosity, confidence, and independence in young learners.
•    Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with children, staff, and families.

The role will involve working with individual children to support their Education Health Care Plans as well as wider work with children from Nursery to Year 2.

We Offer
•    A welcoming, supportive school community.
•    Committed, caring colleagues 
•    Opportunities for professional development.
•    Collaborative work with other schools
•    A chance to make a real difference in the lives of our children.

If you are passionate about education and want to help every child thrive, we would love to hear from you.  Visits to the school are welcome.

Closing date for applications is: Friday 5th December 2025 @ 12pm.
Interviews will be held on: Monday 8th December 2025

As we work closely with Beaconside C of E Primary School, they are supporting us with the recruitment process.  You can request an application pack or arrange a visit to school by emailing office@beaconside.cumbria.sch.uk or alternatively give us a call.

Clifton Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory references.