Teaching Assistant (2868 )

Cumbria; Rottington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority in England is seeking a temporary part-time Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs. This role involves working in a supportive environment, contributing to the learning and development of young children. Qualifications in Early Years and experience with SEND are required. Applications are open until February 21, 2025, with opportunities for continuation in future years.

Benefits

Friendly and dedicated team

Opportunity for further continuation

Commitment to safeguarding children

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years required.
• Good Maths and English skills essential.
• Experience working with children with SEND preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the needs of children with SEND.
• Contribute to planning, monitoring, and assessing pupils' learning.

Skills

Relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Good Maths and English skills

Experience working with children with SEND

Ability to form positive relationships

Experience in planning, monitoring and assessing learning

Job description

• Job type: Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Contract: Fixed term
• Work pattern: Part-time
• Date posted: Tuesday 21 January 2025
• Closing date for applications: Friday 21 February 2025
• Employer: Cumberland Council

Required from February 2025 (or as soon as possible) until July 2026 with the view of further continuation dependent on number on roll.

This post is fixed term for 28.75 hours per week, term time only.

The Governors of Parkview Nursery School are looking to appoint a temporary part-time Teaching Assistant to support the needs of children with SEND in our setting. Although initially fixed term, there is a possibility of the role continuing in September 2026.

Key Requirements

• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years, good Maths and English skills and recent experience of working with young children with SEND.
• Enjoys working with children and can form positive and supportive relationships with children, colleagues and parents.
• Values play as an important learning tool.
• Can be flexible and is able to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.
• Has experience of contributing to planning, monitoring and assessing pupils' learning and development.

In return Parkview Nursery School can offer a friendly and dedicated team who place great emphasis on creating high quality Early Years education in an exciting and stimulating environment and care for and support the children and one another.

Parkview Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, a full DBS check will be required for the successful candidates and excellent professional references.

Application Information

Further information, including job description and application form can be obtained from the school, please contact us by e‑mail on [e-mail] or by telephone on 01229 772840.

Closing date for applications: Friday 21st February 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

Parkview Nursery School
St Georges Road
Millom
LA18 4LE