Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Part time – 2 posts available

Role start date: 1st September 2026

Part time - 0.6 and 0.8 (3 days 19.5 hours or 4 days 26 hours)

PCD7 £28,598-£29,540 per annum (pro rata for part time and term time only working).

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated classroom practitioners to join our dedicated school team.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience supporting students with additional needs across early years, primary or secondary 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

Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be informed by the end of 17th July. Interviews will take place during the week beginning 27th July 2026.

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

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

The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 17th July 2026.

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.