Senior Teaching Assistant

Required as soon as possible 

Orgill Primary is a friendly and welcoming school with an extremely dedicated staff team.  We have high expectations of our children and are committed to giving them the best possible educational experience. 

37.5 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week

We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated Senior Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, dedicated and hard-working team in our successful school. The successful candidate will work with children across the school, both within the classroom environment and as a pastoral support.

The successful candidate will:
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Be highly motivated, organised and committed;
• Have a commitment to achieving high expectations, standards and excellent progress; ensuring maximum potential;
• Be experienced in supporting children across the primary age range;
• Has an interest and experience/knowledge in supporting pupils with SEND and in providing pastoral support;
• Relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent essential;
• Can work effectively as part of the team, with families, professionals and children, in our happy and successful school.

In return we will offer the successful candidate;
• An exciting and challenging opportunity with excellent Continued Professional Development opportunities;
• A dedicated, friendly and hard-working staff team who are supportive and welcoming;
• Well-motivated, positive and happy pupils who are a pleasure to work with.

Application forms and further details are available via email businessmanager@orgill.cumbria.sch.uk

Orgill Primary school is committed to safeguarding its staff and pupils and the successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of professional references.

Closing date for applications: Friday 12th April with interviews taking place the following week.