Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant (3190 )

Westmorlandandfurness; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational organization seeks an Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant for a part-time position (30 hours/week) at Cambridge Primary School until August 2026. The role involves supporting children aged 2-5 in their learning and development as part of an experienced Early Years team. Applicants must have a Level 2 qualification in Early Years Education and excellent communication skills. The position offers a nurturing environment and commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Supportive governing body

Commitment to continued professional development

Engaging and nurturing environment

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 qualification (min) in Early Years Education or equivalent.
• Work as part of a team to meet individual developmental needs.
• Contribute to an effective learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of children aged 2-5.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Create an engaging and nurturing environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills with very young children

Teamwork

Organized and reliable

Ability to build relationships with pupils and parents

Show initiative

Education

Level 2 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

• Job type:Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Contract:Fixed term
• Work pattern:Part-time
• Date posted: Tuesday 9 December 2025
• Closing date for applications: Monday 15 December 2025
• Employer:South Cumbria Multi Academy Trust

Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant

Part Time 30 hours per week fixed to August 2026 term time

Required 5th January 2026

The children, staff and governors of Cambridge Primary School are seeking to appoint an Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant to help support the learning and development of children aged 2-5 as part of our experienced Early Years team. We have 1 temporary position, initially fixed until the end of Summer 2026, due to fluctuations in pupil numbers and funding.

The successful candidates will:

• hold a Level 2 qualification (min) in Early Years Education, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent
• work as part of a team to ensure that individual developmental needs are met
• contribute to the development of an effective learning environment for all pupils
• have excellent communication skills, particularly with very young children
• show initiative in a range of situations
• build positive and effective relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• be organised, warm, reliable and enthusiastic
• believe passionately in the development of the whole child

We can offer you:

• a happy, committed and hard-working staff team
• an engaging and nurturing environment with an emphasis on caring, supporting and learning from and with each other
• friendly, enthusiastic pupils who love coming to school
• a supportive governing body
• a commitment to your continued professional development
• a well-maintained, well-resourced school with an extensive site

For a copy of our Welcome Pack, with further information and our trust application form, please email [e-mail].

Cambridge Primary School and South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust (SCMAT) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. The school has rigorous child protection policies and procedures in place. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check, criminal records check and excellent professional references are required for the post.

Visits by prospective applicants are welcomed and encouraged by prior arrangement. Please contact our school office to make arrangements by email [e-mail] or by telephone [phone].

Closing date for applications: Monday 15th December, 4.00pm
Interview: Wednesday 17th December 2025

Cambridge Primary School
Cambridge Street
Barrow-In-Furness
LA13 9RP