Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant
Full time – 32.5 hours per week, across 5 days.
PCD7 £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 with experience supporting students with additional needs across early years and/or primary 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

You may alternatively wish to print out and complete your application form by hand and post this directly to school: Sandgate School, Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6JG Please label your envelope clearly with: Teaching Assistant Application

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 22nd May 2026

Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be informed by Monday 25th May 2026. Interviews will take place during the week beginning 1st June 2026.

We reserve the right to close shortlisting early should we receive a high number of applications, therefore an early submission is encouraged.

Role start date: ASAP

Sandgate offers staff a range of benefits. As well as being an integral member of a
reputable and trail blazing school, you will have access to:

· Ongoing professional development opportunities
· Mentoring from colleagues within your team.
· An internal HR and Pay advisory service 
· Employee benefits including self-referral for occupational health support including mental health and physical health as well as physiotherapy
· Cycle to work scheme
· Vouchers and discounts for supermarkets, cinema tickets, high street and online retailers as well as much more 
· A great pension scheme with high employer contribution

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.