EYFS Teaching Assistant

Temporary part time EYFS Teaching Assistant until 31st August 2026 due to pupil numbers

Start date as soon as possible

The governors of Maryport CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a qualified and committed Teaching Assistant to support learning in our rapidly expanding Early Years provision.  

PCD5 - £25,989 per annum, pro-rata, 32.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8.30am-3.30pm, term time only.

We are looking for a person who:
-    Is level 2 or 3 Early Years qualified, preferably with Paediatric First Aid
-    displays a strong commitment to promoting children’s development and learning in an Early Years setting
-    is flexible and works well as part of a team
-    is motivated and enthusiastic about working with children
-    is committed to supporting the Christian ethos and values of the school

Maryport Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”.

Visits to the school are welcome, please call 01900 812299.

Application forms can be downloaded from the Cumberland Council website or from the school website: www.maryport.cumbria.sch.uk where further details can be found

Completed applications are to be emailed to [email protected]   
Closing date: 30th January 2026 with interviews to be held in the week beginning 2nd February.

SAFER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
The school pays full regard to the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. The Governing Body will prevent people who pose a risk of harm from working with children by adhering to statutory responsibilities to carry out appropriate checks on staff or others who work unsupervised with children. Any successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.