EYFS Teaching Assistant

Teaching assistant post (P5) available: 30.0 hrs (8:45 – 3:30 Mon- Fri), temporary (fixed term contract) to cover absence. Potential for permanent contract.

Salary PCD5 - £25,989.00 pro rata for part time & term time only working.

Flookburgh CE Primary School is looking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and calm teaching assistant for a full-time, temporary post, available from Mid-March 2026 (or as near as possible) through to end of July 2026.

Are you able to support a child with learning or emotional needs?

Are you able to build positive relationships with children and recognise and build on their unique characters and abilities?

Do you have extensive experience of working in a school-based early years setting?

Are you able to support and provide input to the planning of Early Years provision?

Do you have an understanding of child-centred approaches that develop capacity to make informed choices and act as a role model to others?

Are you able to work both under direction and to exercise your own initiative?

The school can offer:

· a vibrant and exciting working environment and atmosphere

· excellent practice development opportunities within a supportive team

· motivated and engaged children who are excited to learn

· committed parents and governors

Please apply by completing an application form and writing a letter outlining how you meet the criteria above and any other relevant information.

An application pack can be obtained from the school website: https://www.flookburgh.cumbria.sch.uk/   

Only applications submitted on a Westmorland and Furness Council Application Form will be considered.  Completed applications should be returned to the school address or emailed to: admin@flookburgh.cumbria.sch.uk. 

Flookburgh CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment will be subject to the following checks (where relevant): 

●    Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 
●    Childcare disqualification 
●    Prohibition from teaching 
●    Satisfactory references 
●    Suitability to work with children 
●    Right to work 
●    Medical 
●    Online and social media 

You are strongly encouraged to come and visit the school on: Tues 24th or Weds 25th February at 9:30am or make a request if these times do not fit for you.

Please book your visit by emailing the school office: admin@flookburgh.cumbria.sch.uk    

Please enter ‘School Visit’ in the subject heading and address applications to Mr Phil Wright, Headteacher 

Closing date: Thursday 27th February, 12 noon. 

Shortlisting to be concluded by Friday 28th February, with successful applicants notified by the end of the school day 
Interviews: Friday 6th March 2026