Teaching Assistant ( Maternity Cover)

Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm, Term time only, 22 hours per week

Fixed Term, ending 31st March 2027 due to maternity leave ending

Start date: 1st June 2026

We wish to appoint a teaching assistant to support teaching and learning in a across our school, including break/ lunchtime supervision. This is a fixed term contract ending on 31st March 2027.

Armathwaite Community Primary School is a vibrant, exciting place to learn, with a rich, broad curriculum delivered by our enthusiastic, creative staff team. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team of hard-working, innovative learners.

Responsibilities

• • Holds a QCF-recognised Level 3 qualification 
  • Motivates and inspires those around them 
  • Recognises and values the importance for all students of being aware of themselves as learners, developing independence and having ownership of their learning 
  • Can work well, collaboratively as part of a team 
  • Has the ability to develop positive relationships with parents and the wider community 
  • Fully supports the vision and ethos of the school 
  • Has experience of working with children in Early Years 
  • Supports the development of rich, stimulating and enabling indoor and outdoor learning environments
•   Has excellent Maths and English skills and holds a suitable Level 2 qualification in these subjects

Armathwaite Community Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory references; an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check and other relevant employment checks.

Visits to school are welcome by appointment.
Application packs can be obtained via the school office 01697472296 or email: admin@armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing Date: 30th April 2026