2x Senior Teaching Assistants (STA) (SEN)

2x Senior Teaching Assistants (STA) (SEN) - 29.5hrs per week

Temporary for 1 year initially (due to EHCP funding)

Required for 1st September 2026 to 31st Aug 2027

Level PCD7A/B - £28,598 - £29,540 FTE pro rata, (£20,055 - £20,715) per annum, term time plus 5 inset days

Are you looking to apply your skills within an inclusive mainstream school but with a specific focus in supporting children within an internal adapted provision?

 A provision which allows children to thrive, receive specific relevant skills as well as feel part of a large Junior setting.

We are looking to appoint 2x dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Teaching Assistants to join our friendly and supportive Junior school team.

The successful candidates will work closely with the SENDCO and within The Den (Internal Adapted Provision) - to support pupils with diverse educational needs, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment where all children can thrive and achieve.

Inglewood Junior School was recently inspected (May 2026), and we are committed to building on our many strengths and maintaining our focus on providing the very best education for all pupils.

We are seeking someone who:
•    Has experience working within a Junior/Primary school setting
•    Is committed to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing
•    Has strong communication and teamwork skills
•    Can work independently and use initiative
•    Is calm, caring and adaptable
•    Has knowledge or experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

We can offer:
•    Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils
•    A welcoming and supportive staff team
•    Opportunities for professional development
•    A caring and inclusive school community
•    Supportive leadership and governors
•    A school that is consistently focused on making a positive impact on pupils and the community, underpinned by the values of team, warmth and drive.

Inglewood Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.

Visits by appointment are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Mrs. A Greenley, to arrange a visit. 

Visits will be held on Thursday 18th June at 4pm

Further details and an application form can be obtained from the school website:
www.inglewood-jun.cumbria.sch.uk

Please note that no CVs are accepted. Please complete the supporting statement within the application form. Covering letters should be a maximum of 1-page A4.

Applications can be emailed to school by noon on Monday 22nd June 2026. 

Posted applications to Mrs. A Greenley and marked confidential or via email: [email protected]

Interviews will be held 30th June 2026.