- Job Reference: 3566
- Job type: Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Contract: Permanent
- Work pattern: Part-time
- Salary: Please see below
- Date posted: Monday 20 October 2025
- Closing date for applications: Monday 3 November 2025
- Employer: Academy
Part Time SEND Teaching Assistant
Term time only 15 hrs per week
PCD7A (£28,598) (£14.82) Pro-Rata
The governors of Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motived, hardworking and passionate teaching assistant, to support our Year 5 Class.
• Can you encourage all around you to “be the best they can be, because God is with you in all that you do”?
• Can you follow all safeguarding standards outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children?
• Can you welcome and built lasting positive relationships with our families in our school?
• Can you nurture a love of learning?
• Are you calm, caring and patient?
• Are you an excellent practitioner with high expectations, committed to inclusion through a nurturing and caring environment?
• Can you work within a strong and dedicated team who have aspirations for all?
• Are you willing to work closely with outside agencies and our SENDCo to provide the best provision possible?
• Can you demonstrate creative and inclusive provision to meet the needs of all pupils?
• Do you model clear and effective behaviour management strategies?
• Are you committed to involving parents, strong church links and the wider community in the life of the school?
• Do you value the importance of outside learning to inspire and motivate?
In order to be considered applicants must hold a minimum of a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification
At Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy, we can offer:
• high quality support;
• children who are enthusiastic learners;
• a welcoming and vibrant team, who strive to “be the best they can be”;
• excellent indoor and outdoor facilities;
• exceptional resources to support learning;
• supportive parents and governors;
• a wide range of opportunities for professional development.
Application packs are available by request via email at [email protected] or by calling 01900 823188. When applying, please provide a letter of application stating how your skills and knowledge meet the criteria of the job specification and tell us about your curricular and extra-curricular strengths and interests.
Visit our School 3.30 pm Thurs 23rd October
Closing date for applications: 12.00 noon Monday 3rd November
Shortlisting: 2.00 pm Tuesday 4th November
Interviews: Tuesday 8.30 am 11th November
Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, DBS and, a Declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.
Contact Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy
Address
Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy
Eaglesfield
Cockermouth
CA13 0QY