Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant with 1:1 duties 

Description: The Governors of Storth CE Primary School invite applications for the post of Teaching Assistant. The successful applicant will be required to work in the Year 5/6 class in school with 1:1 duties. We are looking for the successful candidate to start in September 2026.

Fixed Term until 16 July 2027 initially

30 hours per week – Monday - Friday

Skills and qualifications required:
•    NVQ 3 or equivalent in Education or Children and Young People
•    A commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people 
•    Good communication skills
•    The ability to contribute to planning, monitoring and assessment of pupils; assisting the class teacher
•    The ability to work together with and support team members and children
•    Be resilient, flexible, patient and the capability to work under pressure

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

For an application form and to arrange a visit around the school please contact the school office 015395 62517 or email head@storth.cumbria.sch.uk.

Closing Date: Friday 26th June 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 2nd July 2026

Salary: PCD5 £25989 per annum, pro rata, term time (hourly rate £13.47)
Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026
Region: North West
Location: Storth CE Primary School