Teaching Assistant

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant. If you want to work in a supportive team, have the opportunity to progress your career and work with students that inspire us every day, then you are the one for us.

Our vacancy is for a TA to work 32.5 hours per week from 8:30am – 3:15pm + one meeting afterschool per week.  TAs work 38 weeks in term-time and 1 week during school closure per year.

The role involves supporting the learning of SEND pupils, including pupils with ASC, in or out of classrooms.  Pupils demonstrate a wide range of learning difficulties; you will work across the range, from pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans, with specific or severe learning difficulties, to pupils with minor or temporary access difficulties.  You may work extensively on a one-to-one basis or within a whole classroom setting.

Closing date: Friday 24th May
Starting date:  As soon as possible
Starting Salary:      PCD 5 £17965 pa (including holiday pay)                

Full details are on the vacancies page on our website:
https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.

Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.   The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.  Our safeguarding policy can be found at https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/policies-other-key-documents/ 

Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer