Teaching Assistant​/Senior Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant/Senior Teaching Assistant

• Job type:
  Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term
• Work pattern:
  Part-time
• Salary: PCD5 £ 25,989 (TA) or PCD7 £ 28,598 (STA) per annum pro rata (FTE 37 hpw) term time only plus 1 week INSET
• Closing date for applications:
  Monday 17 November 2025
• Employer:
  
  Cumberland Council

Start date:

Tuesday 6th January 2026

28.75 hrs per week fixed term while funding allows. There is the option of additional hours within our wrap‑around care (up to 12.75 hours per week) and Midday Supervisor 2.5 hours per week (both on separate contracts at PCD3 £ 24,796 (A) FTE/£12.85 per hour) to be discussed at interview.

Bridekirk Dovenby CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant or Senior Teaching Assistant, depending on experience, to support students across our happy and thriving school. We are looking for someone who is energetic, passionate and enthusiastic about teaching and learning to join our friendly, motivated and supportive team.

• Support whole class sessions and provide 1:1 support
• Work with students with SEND
• Encourage independent learning among all pupils
• Create a stimulating and imaginative classroom environment
• Maintain high expectations of both yourself and pupils
• Collaborate as part of a team, being flexible and highly motivated
• Work with children both indoors and outside
• Demonstrate excellent Maths and English skills

• Relevant experience and qualifications, e.g., NVQ Level 3 or 4 or equivalent experience or knowledge in the relevant work area.
• Experience of working with SEND is desirable.

• Supportive, friendly and collaborative team
• Commitment to your personal and professional development
• Outstanding working environment in a beautiful setting
• Clear mission to provide a safe, calm and sustainable environment for learning, guided by Christian values

Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School Dovenby Cockermouth CA13 0PG