Teaching Assistant

Required as soon as possible

Teaching Assistant (until July 2025 then to be reviewed)

Salary PCD5 Grade 5 salary - £23,893 per annum (pro rata 32.25 hours - term time only, fixed term) 

St Bega’s C of E Primary School, Longrigg Lane, Eskdale Green, Holmrook, CA19 1TW
St Bega’s C of E Primary School is an equal opportunities employer; and is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this.  The successful candidate will be appointed subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Governors of St Bega’s C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring part-time Teaching Assistant for our small, caring school.  The role will be to predominantly support a child (within our Key Stage 2 class) but also in Early years. This post is initially until the end of the academic year 2025, dependant on funding.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:
•    Is highly motivated about working towards ensuring children receive their best education;
•    Is proactive and dynamic; opportunistically searching for fun, purposeful and bespoke learning opportunities;
•    Values and applies children’s personal motivations and interests to engage in learning;
•    Is patient and calm, motivated and enthusiastic;
•    Has recent experience working with children;
•    Has a relevant qualification (at least an NVQ 2 or equivalent) and good English skills;
•    Can be flexible and is able to demonstrate the ability and motivation to work within a dedicated team.

We offer:
•    Enthusiastic, well-behaved children;
•    supportive parents and governors;
•    a friendly, compassionate, and collaborative staff team;
•    small class groups.

Application forms are available on the County Council Website and further details are available by emailing: admin@st-begas.cumbria.sch.uk 

Closing date: Monday 30th September 2024 at 12 noon 
Interview date: Friday 4th October 2024