Teaching Assistant

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  • Job Reference: 3306
  • Job type:
  • Contract: Fixed term
  • Work pattern: Part-time
  • Salary: Please see below
  • Date posted: Friday 13 February 2026
  • Closing date for applications: Friday 27 February 2026
  • Employer: Westmorland and Furness Council

Role start date: Monday 13th April 2026.

Teaching Assistant, Part time (3 days per week)
SCP 7A £28,598-£29,540 per annum (pro rata for part time and term time only working)
Fixed term until July 2027.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated classroom practitioner to join our dedicated school team.

We welcome applications from candidates who are available on a part-time basis, as well as those with experience supporting students with additional needs across early years, primary or secondary settings.

The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusive education, committed to supporting pupils to achieve their full potential, and be able to work collaboratively as part of a supportive and dynamic team.

If you are a caring, adaptable professional who thrives in a nurturing and pupil-centred environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please see the school website for more information: www.sandgateschool.org.uk/information/job-vacancies

Those wishing to apply should complete the application form and email to:
hfield@sandgateschool.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 27th February 2026.
Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be informed by Monday 2nd March 2026.
Interviews will take place the following week.

Sandgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to (1) satisfactory health checks, (2) references, (3) an Enhanced DBS check and (4) satisfactory completion of a staff suitability declaration form and (5) a self-declaration form will be required from all shortlisted candidates. The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Emails requesting any additional information should be sent to: hfield@sandgateschool.org.uk

 

 

 

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