Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Fixed term part time teaching assistant

The Governors of Boltons C of E School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated part time teaching assistant to join our team. Start date Tuesday 5th January 2027, an earlier start date may be possible and this will be discussed at interview.  The post is initially temporary, for 12 hours per week until July 2027, due to budgetary constraints.  

Salary: PCD5 £26,427 Per annum Pro rata for part time/term time working

Boltons C of E School is a small, friendly, welcoming school with an extremely dedicated staff team. We have high expectations of all of our children and we are committed to giving them the best possible educational experiences.

The successful candidate will: 
•    Be adaptable and able to show initiative.
•    Hold NVQ3 equivalent
•    Have good maths and English skills.
•    Work in partnership with colleagues to promote a creative and stimulating learning environment. 
•    Be able to work as part of a team.
•    Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
•    Be able to work with a mixed age class.
•    Maintain a caring, friendly and supportive approach.
•    Have experience of working with children with additional needs.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The offer of a contract will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and excellent professional references.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

Application forms are available on the Cumberland Council website, school website or from Mrs Cornthwaite in the school office.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please ring the school to arrange an appointment.

The closing date for applications is 13th November 2026
Interviews will be held 18th November 2026