- School: Mayfield School
- Job Reference: 4422
- Job type: Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Contract: Permanent
- Work pattern: Full-time
- Salary: Please see below
- Date posted: Tuesday 22 September 2026
- Closing date for applications: Friday 16 October 2026
- Employer: Cumberland Council
From October - Permanent posts
Teaching Assistants – PCD5 + Allocation of 70 JWC’s - Final Salary: £28598 - £29540 (Pro-Rata)
32 ½ Hours weekly / over 39 weeks (i.e. Term Time + 1 week in service training).
The school is seeking to appoint a number of full time suitably qualified, enthusiastic and skilled teaching assistants to work with our amazing young people. We are a special needs school with pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties.
An opportunity is available to join our outstanding team. Mayfield school is an amazing school with a creative and inspirational curriculum. We provide amazing opportunities and experiences for our young people and it is a fantastic school to be part of.
Mayfield offers many opportunities for continuing professional development.
To apply, please visit the vacancy page at www.mayfield.cumbria.sch.uk and click on the link to complete an online application form. CV’s will not be accepted. If you experience any problems with accessing the link, please email [email protected]
Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks; including health and identity.
Closing date – Noon on 16th October, 2026
Interviews – Week beginning 19th October, 2026
Contact Mayfield School
Address
Mayfield School
Red Lonning
Hensingham
Whitehaven
CA28 8UG