Senior Teaching Assistant

Senior Teaching Assistant - SEMH
32.5 hours/week, 39 weeks per year
Starting Salary: £20845 - £21532 incl holiday pay (PCD7)
Start: 1st September 2025

You will support the learning of a number of SEND pupils, specialising in working with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, in or out of the classroom. You will have a primary focus on maintaining good order and keeping students on task.

You will establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations so students achieve to the best of their abilities.  You may work as part of a multi-agency team as well as closely with family and carers.

This role involves working with students whose behaviour may be challenging.  No two days will be the same but building strong relationships and watching our students achieve will make it fulfilling and rewarding.

We pride ourselves on offering opportunities to develop skills and knowledge as well as encouraging that drive for excellence, as such ongoing CPD will be available.

Further information and application form are available on our website.
https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

Closing Date:   Midday 6th June 2025, 
Interviews:       Week beginning 9th June

This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Story Group of companies that is enabling us to improve our facilities, provide high
quality professional development for our staff and give our students opportunities, experiences and support that will raise their aspirations and achievement.

This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.
Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.   The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.  Our safeguarding policy can be found at https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/policies-other-key-documents/

Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer

Note:  References may be sought on receipt of applications