Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant 
Job Reference Code: FET 002/0503
Salary: NJC 5 £25,583 pro rata 
Part Time 20 hours per week
Permanent Contract

Lindal and Marton Primary School is a friendly, welcoming and successful Primary school with approximately 80 pupils. The school is part of the Furness Education Trust, a multi-academy trust based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria. Currently comprised of seven academies, the Trust aims to develop best practice in each school by providing ‘Seamless Education through Collaboration’ whilst also providing exciting development opportunities for its staff.  

The Local Academy Committee is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and conscientious Teaching Assistant to work with our children.

The successful candidate will join a highly motivated and hardworking staff team.

We are looking for an individual who:
•    Has previous experience of working 1-1 and supporting small groups with targeted learning tasks
•    Holds NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
•    Has high expectations and demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and achieving the best for all of our children
•    Is an excellent communicator
•    Will be a committed team member but also be able to work with independence when required

We can offer:
•    Well-behaved, engaged pupils, who achieve high standards
•    A forward-thinking school, which is constantly striving for improvement 
•    Friendly and experienced staff and governors
•    Supportive, continuing professional development
•    Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to develop good practice, share resources and widen experience

Lindal and Marton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  

Closing date: Wednesday 15th April 2026
Shortlisting: Thursday 16th April 2026
Interviews: Thursday 23rd April 2026

For further information or enquiries regarding this post, please contact the HR Manager on 01229 484277 or via email to hrrecruitment@furnessacademy.co.uk, or alternatively you may download an information package and application form from our website at www.furnesseducationtrust.co.uk. Please note we only accept CVs with a fully completed application form.