Early Years Teaching Assistant

Temporary Part-Time Teaching Assistant: Required for September 1st 2026 - Temporary for 1 year due to pupil numbers

15.5 hours per week Wednesday 8.30am -12pm Thursday/Friday 8.30am – 12pm and 1pm – 3.30pm - term time 

PCD 5 £25,999 per annum, pro rata (hourly rate £13.47)

The Governors wish to appoint a Temporary Part-Teaching Assistant (to work predominantly in Early Years). This post will include supporting individual pupils/ groups of children and providing classroom support, working closely with the class teachers.

We are looking for a highly motivated, caring and skilled practitioner who enjoys working with children, working collaboratively with others and who can make learning exciting, challenging and inspirational for our pupils.

The successful candidate must hold a qualification, at least the equivalent to NVQ Level 3.  

The successful candidate will:  

•    Be passionate and committed to teaching and learning;
•    Demonstrate effective knowledge of supporting pupils,
•    Is able to adapt to what the situation requires;
•    Uphold the school's Christian ethos and values;
•    Supports and celebrates children as they grow
•    Be willing to become part of the wider life of the school;
•    Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
•    Be keen to develop skills and experience;
•    Be well organised, proactive and able to work as part of an effective and committed team.
•    Have a willingness to understand individual children’s needs and the flexibility to meet these.

Stainton C of E Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share and adopt this commitment. References will be taken up, and the successful applicant's appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory return. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be made by contacting the school office (01768 840673). Application forms and further details are available from: 
- The school website www.stainton.cumbria.sch.uk 

By emailing the school office  admin@stainton.cumbria.sch.uk

We welcome visits to the school - please email or telephone school for an appointment. Closing date for applications is Friday 26th June at noon. 
Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 29th June 2026

We also have a vacancy for an After-School Club Assistant, and it would be preferable if the roles could be combined for the successful candidate (but this is not essential). We welcome applications from those interested in either position and will consider flexible arrangements for the right candidates.