Teaching Assistant (Upper Key Stage 2)

Teaching Assistant (Upper Key Stage 2)
Dean Barwick Primary School
Fixed-Term Contract (January 2026 – July 2026)
27.5 hours per week, Term Time Only (Monday to Friday, 8:50am – 3:20pm)

Dean Barwick Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring, and hard-working Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and experienced team. This role will involve supporting children with an EHCP as well as general classroom support.

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.
•    An amazing school ethos, centred around the outdoors and nature. 
•    A professional, dedicated, and collaborative staff team.

Safeguarding Statement:

Dean Barwick 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 Helen Fothergill, School Business Manager, email office@deanbarwick.cumbria.sch.uk, or look on the school website https://www.deanbarwick.cumbria.sch.uk/ 

Closing date for applications is Monday 8th December 2025
Interviews to be held Friday 12th December 2025