Senior Teaching Assistant and ELSA Lead (3206 )

Westmorlandandfurness; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in the UK is looking for a Senior Teaching Assistant and ELSA Lead at Parkside Academy, requiring primary school experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the ELSA program and supporting pupils in KS1 and KS2. Ideal applicants will hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with a strong commitment to student welfare and high standards of education. This is a part-time, permanent position offering an opportunity to work in a supportive and forward-thinking educational environment.

Benefits

Supportive professional development

Engaged pupils achieving high standards

Friendly and experienced staff

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Teaching Assistant or similar role.
• Commitment to raising standards and achieving the best for children.
• Enthusiastic and conscientious approach to duties.

Responsibilities

• Support small groups with targeted learning tasks.
• Lead the ELSA programme.
• Work independently when required.

Skills

Experience working 1:1 and supporting small groups

Knowledge of KS1 and KS2 curriculum

Pastoral support experience

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration ability

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

• Job type: Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Contract: Permanent
• Work pattern: Part-time
• Salary: Please see below
• Date posted: Thursday 18 December 2025
• Closing date for applications: Friday 9 January 2026
• Employer: Furness Education Trust

Senior Teaching Assistant and ELSA Lead – Parkside Academy

Required for January 2026

Job Reference Code: FET 040/1612

Part Time 27.5 hours per week – Term time only (39 weeks per year) permanent post

Scale NJC 12 - 14 £28,598 - £29,540 pro rata (plus increment for ELSA lead)

Furness Education Trust is a multi‑academy trust based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria serving the Furness Community, located near the centre of the historic shipbuilding town and close to the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park. Currently comprised of seven academies including Furness Academy, Yarlside Academy, Victoria Academy, Parkside Academy, Newton Village Academy, Lindal and Marton Primary School and Walney School, the Trust aims to develop best practice in each school across the whole Trust, by collaborating and working together to give the best of everything to every child.

Parkside Academy are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and conscientious Senior Teaching Assistant and ELSA Lead with primary school experience. The role will include responsibility for leading the ELSA programme. The successful candidate will join a highly motivated and hardworking staff team.

Responsibilities

• Have previous experience of working 1:1 and supporting small groups with targeted learning tasks.
• Have a good knowledge of KS1 and KS2 curriculum.
• Have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Be very experienced in pastoral support.
• Have high expectations and demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and achieving the best for all of our children.
• Be an excellent communicator.
• Be a committed team member but also be able to work with independence when required.

Benefits

• An outstanding school.
• Well‑behaved, engaged pupils, who achieve high standards.
• A forward‑thinking school, which is constantly striving for improvement.
• Friendly and experienced staff and governors.
• Supportive, continuing professional development.
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to develop practice and widen experience.

Parkside Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines. This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.

Cover and Application

Closing date: 9th January 2026

Interviews: W/C Monday 12th January 2026

For further information or enquiries regarding this post, please contact the HR Manager on 01229 484277 or via email to [e-mail]. Please note we only accept CVs with a fully completed application form.

Visit our website at www.furnesseducationtrust.co.uk to download the information package and application form.