Teaching Assistant

Required from September 2026 to work.

This post is fixed term until July 2025 due to a variation in pupil numbers.

Working days and hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am – 3.30pm with 30 minutes lunch break and Friday 8.30am – 12.30pm.

 PCD5 £25,989 per annum pro rata term time only 

Wigton Nursery and Infant School is a friendly and vibrant school. The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and caring teaching assistant to join our staff team in our friendly and thriving school. This post is likely to be across the school rather than fixed to 1 class.
Applications would also be welcome from colleagues who have experience of working with children with SEN.

The successful candidate will: 
• Be committed to inclusive practice and meeting the wide range of needs in our school.
• Have high expectations and demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and achieving the best for all of our children
• Work with 1:1, small groups and whole class where appropriate
• Be a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed team member and fully prepared to become involved in the wider life of the school
• Show evidence of excellent classroom practice and behaviour management skills
• Be able to attend some staff meetings and training sessions
• Be able to form successful relationships with parents, colleagues and the wider community.
• Hold NVQ2 or 3 or equivalent
• Be an excellent communicator
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Have good knowledge of the EYFS or KS1 curriculum

Wigton Nursery and Infant 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. 
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a safeguarding declaration form.

The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake an enhanced DBS and, where appropriate to the post, a requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification declaration.
Application pack and further details are available from:
• the school office: [email protected]
• the school website: www.wigtoninf.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 6th July 2026
Shortlisting: following the closing date
Interview: week commencing 13th July

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 016973 42649.

Please return completed application forms to the school office by the closing date above.