Teaching Assistant

• Job type:
  
  Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Contract:
  
  Temporary
• Work pattern:
  
  Part-time
• Salary:
  
  Please see details below
• Closing date for applications:
  Monday 16 November 2026
• Employer:
  
  VA

Grayrigg CE Primary School
Grayrigg, Kendal, LA8 9BU

PCD 5 – £26 847 FTE, pro rata (hourly rate £13.92)
To start as soon as possible (will wait for the right person)

1 x Teaching Assistant - 26 hours per week term time only + 1 week INSET (part time contract) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
8.30am to 3.30pm. This will be a temporary contract until August 2029 when the childleaves primary School.

As one of our lovely TAs heads off on a new adventure, we are looking for a TA to join our
KS2 team.

One of the most important things in our school is a sense of Belonging and Justice, therefore we need anyone who applies to work with our school to also recognise the importance of the school being a space where everyone belongs.

The role will be supporting a child in year 4 1to1 as well as some group work and playground duties (don’tapply if you melt in the rain).

The successful person will need to be willing to learn newthings for example using some BSL signs, be smiley and playful.

• You love children and love seeing them grow, intellectually, socially and wonderfully
• You love to see every child reach further than they ever thought they could
• You are hardworking
• You can think outside of the box
• You love a child led approach
• You love to encourage risk taking
• You’re a bit bonkers
• You’re know how to be calm and reassuring

• You only like to be indoors or melt when it gets wet
• You like to stay clean and dry – the child patricianly loves making dough.
• You think children should all be the same

You can get a good feel for our school from our social media pages and further

information is included in the application pack available

The closing date for applications is 16th November  midday Only shortlisted candidates will be notified on 3rd November Interviews will take place the following week.

Please note that referees will be contacted prior to the interview.

Grayrigg CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Grayrigg CofE School
Grayrigg
Kendal
LA8 9BU