Senior Teaching Assistant

Senior Teaching Assistant - Permanent
Part time (32.5 hours per week), 8.30am – 15.30pm term time only (38 weeks per year) 

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional who is passionate about supporting pupil’s learning and development in our popular oversubscribed school.

You will be part of a team who work collaboratively in class and provide support to a number of pupils with special educational needs. You will work under the direct instruction of teaching staff and the SENDCo, usually in the classroom with the teacher to support access to learning for pupils, as well as planning and delivering focused interventions. 

The successful candidate will be:
•    passionate about supporting pupils to gain an inspirational education to achieve their potential 
•    highly organised and able to prioritise workload, with the ability to work flexibly in a fast-moving environment 
•    an outstanding practitioner with high expectations of pupil’s achievement and behaviour, who is committed to providing high quality teacher and classroom support. 
•    an excellent communicator who can work inclusively with pupils, staff and parents
•    Calm and compassionate while upholding professional standards

Our school has a distinctive caring and Christian ethos with the emphasis on the individual and supporting staff and pupils in fulfilling their full potential. St John Henry Newman Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS, health check and a six month probation period.

For an informal chat about the post or to request to visit our school please contact Mrs Lucinda Keelan, SENDCo by email: [email protected]

Application packs can be requested by emailing [email protected] or downloaded from our website at http://newman.cumbria.sch.uk/Vacancies/

The closing date for applications is 12pm Friday 7th November 2025. Interviews to be held Friday 14th November. Completed application forms can either be emailed to the address above or by post addressed to HR and Finance Department.

Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email.