Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant
Term time plus 1 week (39 weeks p/a).  32.5 hours p/w

Cockermouth School Academy is a high performing, truly comprehensive school located in a beautiful part of the country on the edge of the Lake District National Park, and is in the heart of its community.

We are welcoming applications for the following roles to join our successful Learning Support Department in its work supporting all students at Cockermouth School and in particular students with a range of Special Educational Needs.  The Learning Support Department encompasses a Strategically Resourced Provision for Autism (SRP):

•    Teaching Assistants, including newly qualified  
•    Those following an apprenticeship route

Successful candidates will have the initiative to work independently, a willingness to learn and develop, capacity to contribute to a team approach, flexibility and a genuine empathy for pupils with SEND. Qualifications in Autism or a willingness to be trained is required. Candidates should hold, or work towards, a relevant NVQ 2/3 or equivalent qualification.  

GCSE grade 4 or above in English and maths (or equivalent) is required for the TA post.  

Cockermouth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of students, engages with young people and staff on policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake an enhanced DBS and where appropriate to the post, a requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification declaration.

Applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of sex, race, marital status or disability.  Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed

More information is available on our website www.cockermouthschool.org

Closing date Wednesday 2nd October 2024 at 9.00 am