Senior Teaching Assistant

This position is available as soon as possible, however the start date is negotiable on successful appointment.

Permanent, Part Time  Senior Teaching Assistant
32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4pm, Term Time Only

PCD7 £27,711 - £28,624 per annum, pro rata (dependent upon experience)

The Governors at Distington Community School are seeking to appoint a dedicated Senior Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join our friendly and caring school to work within our KS2 unit.  

We are looking for a highly motivated STA with experience of working in KS2 who is;

•    Positive, enthusiastic and to be a part of our successful school team
•    Self-motivated and reliable
•    Caring, nurturing, patient and have high expectations of themselves and others
•    Able to effortlessly build rapport with children, parents and staff
•    Knowledgeable about the KS2 curriculum 
•    Able to promote an inclusive whole school ethos
•    Able to work closely with experienced teachers to promote pupil progress
•    Skilled in supporting students with diverse learning needs, including those with special educational needs (SEN)
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support children’s development
•    Proactive in assisting teachers with classroom management
•    Able to monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to teachers 
•    Flexible and adaptable to different teaching methods and styles
•    Committed to continuous professional development and learning

Distington Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Visits to the school can be arranged via email to l.savage@distington-comm.cumbria.sch.uk 
Application packs and further information are available via our school website www.distington-comm.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies or admin@distington-comm.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date is Thursday 13th March 2025 at 9am.
Short listing of candidates will take place on Friday 14th March 2025.
Interviews will take place 20th March 2025 with time to be confirmed.