Teaching Assistant

1 x Fixed Term Teaching Assistant (classroom and 1 to 1 SEND support)
        
Teaching Assistant: PCD 5 - £25, 989 per annum pro rata - £13.47 per hour - term time 

Start date: 1st September 2026 or as soon as possible after this date

Core hours:  1st September – 30th September: 25 hours per week, then from 1st October 16 hours per week

Fixed-term position until 16th July 2027, related to the provision of special needs support in respect of the named pupil and will continue pending a review of the EHCP or the pupil’s departure from the school, if earlier. Number of hours worked may be changed, dependent on the review of the EHCP together with the times of the day the hours are worked.

About Us: Lowther Endowed School and Little VIPs Day Care is a vibrant and inclusive primary school and nursery committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for all our pupils. We believe in fostering a sense of community and encouraging our pupils to develop both academically and socially.

Role Overview: We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and nurturing school community.  We are looking for an individual who is energetic, caring, and deeply committed to inspiring children to reach their full potential. You will be joining a supportive, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking team who work collaboratively to create the very best learning experiences for our pupils. We are looking for someone who:

•    Can confidently support whole-class learning and deliver effective 1:1 support 
•    Has experience of working with children with additional or special educational needs 
•    Promotes independence, curiosity, and confidence in every learner 
•    Contributes to a stimulating, creative, and inclusive classroom environment 
•    Holds high expectations of themselves and every child they work with 
•    Enjoys being part of a close-knit, positive, and adaptable team 
•    Brings enthusiasm for learning both inside and outside the classroom 
•    Demonstrates strong skills in English and Maths.

In return, we offer:

•    Wonderful children who are happy, kind, and eager to learn 
•    A genuine commitment to your professional growth and wellbeing 
•    A supportive staff team that values collaboration and creativity 
•    A welcoming school environment at the heart of a caring community.

This is a Fixed-term position until 16th July 2027, related to the provision of special needs support in respect of the named pupil and will continue pending a review of the EHCP or the pupil’s departure from the school, if earlier. Number of hours worked may be changed, dependent on the review of the EHCP together with the times of the day the hours are worked.

For further details and an application form, please email: Mrs Michelle Clark, the Headteacher at head@lowther.cumbria.sch.uk or visit: https://www.lowther.cumbria.sch.uk/current-staff-vacancies/

The school is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the principles of child protection, safeguarding and safer recruitment and to promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see here.

Please return completed application form (indicating which role you would like to be consider for) with and a covering letter summarising your skills, abilities and experience to support your suitability for the post to Mrs Michelle Clark at head@lowther.cumbria.sch.uk .  Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 3rd August 2026 
Short listing will take place on Tuesday, 4th August 2026
Interviews will be held on either Thursday, 6th or Friday, 7th August 2026