3 x Teaching Assistants

2 x Temporary Part Time 32.5 hours 
1 x Temporary Part Time 16.5 hours (Mornings only)
PCD5 £25,989 Pro Rata

The Governors of Beaconside Church of England Primary School and Nursery are seeking to appoint 3 part-time Teaching Assistants to join our forward thinking, nurturing and highly skilled team and play a key role in shaping strong foundations for our learners.  

These posts are initially temporary due to pupil numbers and children’s needs as our school expands.

About Beaconside
Beaconside is a welcoming and inclusive Church of England school where children are polite, well behaved and keen to learn. Our Christian values of Hope, Joy, Compassion, Courage and Faith underpin all that we do and are lived out daily in our relationships, teaching and care for one another.
We benefit from well resourced indoor environments and extensive outdoor spaces, enabling rich learning through play, exploration and purposeful experiences, alongside high quality direct teaching.

Our school
Our school is currently undergoing significant development and improvement through an expansion of mainstream school places and also a move to an all through primary resourced provision.  The successful candidates will support children across our school, both in mainstream and as part of our resourced provision.   

We are proud of the calm, engaging and inclusive learning environment we have created, where children are all children are supported to achieve through high-quality teaching, meaningful learning experiences and strong pastoral support.

We are now looking to increase our learning support team and appoint enthusiastic, dedicated and compassionate teaching assistants to work closely with our class teachers to continue strengthening outcomes for all pupils.

Our Team and Culture
You would be joining a committed and supportive staff team who share a strong sense of purpose and belief in every child. We place great importance on staff wellbeing, professional growth and collaboration, and we are proud of the positive, reflective culture we have built together.

The Role
We are looking for Teaching Assistants who:
•    demonstrates genuine care, warmth and curiosity about every child
•    has a strong understanding of how children learn and develop 
•    can provide high-quality support to children both within the classroom and through targeted support
•    is committed to ensuring excellent outcomes for every child
•    values collaboration and is motivated to develop their practice
•    can build positive relationships with children and staff
•    lives out our Christian values in their daily work and relationships

What We Offer
•    a welcoming, supportive and reflective team
•    well-resourced learning spaces and engaging learning environments
•    high-quality professional development and coaching
•    a school culture rooted in care, ambition and shared purpose
•    the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and their families

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be booked through contacting Julie Howe via email (office@beaconside.cumbria.sch.uk) or by calling.

Please note: This is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be arranged throughout the advertising period.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should suitable candidates be appointed, so early applications are encouraged.

You can request an application pack from the school office via email office@beaconside.cumbria.sch.uk alongside person specification and job description.

Beaconside Church of England Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory references.