Bank Teaching Assistant

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Location:

Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ

Salary: £13.25 per hour

Hours:

As Needed | Flexible

Contract:

Bank

Start:
November 2025

UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

As our school continues to grow, we’re looking for caring, adaptable, and enthusiastic Bank Teaching Assistants to join the dedicated team at Underley Garden School in Kirkby Lonsdale. This flexible role is perfect for someone who wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with a range of complex learning difficulties and disabilities. As a Bank Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital part in supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and personal development — helping them to achieve their full potential in a nurturing, structured environment.

• Supporting pupils’ learning and progress under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Assisting in structured lessons and activities, adapting support to meet individual needs.
• Helping pupils stay engaged, focused, and motivated throughout their school day.
• Promoting positive behaviour and applying effective strategies in line with school policy.
• Providing pastoral care and emotional support to help pupils feel safe and valued.
• Supporting transitions and routines throughout the 24‑hour curriculum.
• Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Participating in staff meetings and training to continually develop your skills.

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a special educational needs (SEN) setting.
• A patient, compassionate, and flexible approach to supporting diverse learning needs.
• Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to collaborate with teaching and support staff.
• A commitment to helping every pupil achieve their best.

We place the outcomes of our pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do. Working here means you’ll wake every day knowing that your role has a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process.

All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.