Teaching Assistant; SEND 1:1 & Midday Supervisor

Teaching Assistant (SEND 1:1) & Midday Supervisor

• Job type:
  
  Midday Supervisor/Senior Midday Supervisor/ Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term
• Work pattern:
  
  Part-time
• Salary:
  
  Please see below
• Date posted:
  Wednesday 25 February 2026
• Closing date for applications:
  Wednesday 11 March 2026

Teaching Assistant (SEND 1:1) & Midday Supervisor (Fixed term posts)

To commence 13th April 2026

Crosby on Eden CEP School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our thriving Church School. The successful applicant will work 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 8.45am to 3.30pm (term time, plus 5 INSET days). This is a 1:1 position for a child with an EHCP, in Key Stage 1.

TA SEND: 28 hours 45 minutes per week at rate 5A rising to 5B
MDS: 2 ½ hours per week at rate 3B

In addition, the successful candidates will be required to undertake daily Midday Supervision duties, in addition to their contracted hours, paid at 3B rate (1 hour per day, term time only). Further information will be given on this at the interview stage.

Both positions are temporary, fixed term, until the child leaves school or the funding ceases.

We are looking for highly motivated Teaching Assistant who has:

• experience of working in an Early Years Setting/Class
• experience of working with children with a range of abilities/needs
• a genuine passion for working with children
• initiative and ability work both independently and collaboratively
• a commitment to continued CPD
• at least an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in the relevant subject and have a grade C or above in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.

In return we can offer you:

• Happy, motivated and enthusiastic children who love learning
• An outstanding staff team who are friendly and supportive
• A school ethos which values every member of the school community

This post is fixed term, attached to an EHCP in KS1.

Application packs, including full job description and person specification, are available from Mrs Wood (admin@c or .

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Crosby on Eden CEP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include references, Right to Work in the UK and enhanced DBS check for regulated activity (to include a children’s barred list check).
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Closing date for applications:
Wednesday 11th March (9am)
School visit days:
Visits to school by appointment – please contact Mrs Wood as above.
Interviews:
Week Commencing 16th March