Teaching Assistant

Start Date:  As soon as possible

Grade 5, Role Profile PCD5
32.5 hours £19550 (starting salary, including holiday pay)
Actual Salary dependant on service
Hours: 32.5 hours per week over 5 days
Weeks:     39 working weeks (Term time + 1 week’s hours at INSET/meetings etc)

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant. If you want to work in a supportive team, have the opportunity to progress your career and work with students that inspire us every day, we’d love you to join our team.

Our vacancy is for a TA to work 32.5 hours per week from 8:30am – 3:15pm + one meeting after-school per week.  TAs work 38 weeks in term-time and 1 week during school closure per year.

The role involves supporting the learning of students with SEND in Years 7 to 11, in and out of the classroom.  Students demonstrate a wide range of learning needs, including SEMH, Speech Language and Communication, and autism. You will work with a variety of students, including those with an Education, Health and Care Plan and those who are on the SEND register for support. You will work within a whole class setting or on a 1:1 basis when required.

Closing date:                Midday, Friday 20th March 2026                                     
Interview date:            During the week beginning 23rd March

Caldew is a well-established secondary school in the Dalston area of Carlisle. We have over a thousand students and state of the art educational facilities including internal and external sports provision.

The school operates a cycle to work scheme.

Please see our website or contact us for an application form on (01228) 710044. Applications by CV will not be accepted.

This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Story Group of companies that is enabling us to improve our facilities, provide high
quality professional development for our staff and give our students opportunities, experiences and support that will raise their aspirations and achievement.

This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.

Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.   The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.  Our safeguarding policy can be found at Caldew Policies

Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer

Note:  References may be sought on receipt of applications

Full Time 1:1 Sen Teaching Assistant – KS2

Fixed Term – Full Time 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (30 hpw) – fixed term until 16th July 2027 due to pupil numbers. There may be the opportunity for this to be extended. The post is to start as soon as possible.

PCD5 £25, 989 per annum pro rata (30 hpw) term time only plus 1 week INSET

The Governors of Warwick Bridge Primary School are looking to recruit a lively, enthusiastic, well-motivated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work with SEN pupils in Key Stage 2. The successful candidate should be capable of integrating swiftly and successfully into our hard working, friendly and experienced team as soon as possible. The role will continue whilst the 1:1 arrangement is in place.

The successful candidate will:

•    Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent.
•    Have experience of working with SEND children
•    Be committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential
•    Have high expectations for all pupils and be committed to raising standards
•    Have good listening and behaviour management skills
•    Have a good understanding of, and commitment to, the safeguarding and welfare of children
•    Be able to follow direction from the class teacher and also use their own initiative
•    Be enthusiastic, motivated and fully prepared to participate in the wider life of the school 
•    Have a willingness to work with a committed staff team

In return, we can offer:
•    A positive, warm and welcoming work environment
•    An opportunity to be part of an experienced, effective team. 
•    A supportive Head Teacher and Governing Board
•    Fantastic children, who enjoy learning and achieving.

The job description, person specification and application form are available on the school’s website and 
applications should be sent electronically to [email protected] marked as ‘Private and Confidential’. Please state curriculum and SEND strengths in your application.

Warwick Bridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The school strictly adheres to safer recruiting policies and procedures. Appointments to these posts will be subject to satisfactory enhanced checks being sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and appropriate pre-employment checks.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to make a self-declaration about their suitability to work with children, including any known disqualification by association.

Closing date:  12 noon on Monday 23rd March 2026

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 24th March 2026

Visits are welcome by appointment. Please email [email protected] to arrange a visit.
 

Fixed Term Until December 2026 (Maternity Cover)
Position: Specialist Resourced Provision Lead
Location: Ellenborough Academy – The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust
Salary: MPS – UPR + SEN Allowance (£2,679) 
Hours: Full-time

Are you ready to make a real difference for pupils with SEND?
The local governing body of Ellenborough Academy are looking for a passionate and experienced teacher to lead our Specialist Resourced Provision (RP). This role is an exciting opportunity to develop, manage, and enhance a high-quality RP, supporting children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Communication & Interaction needs to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

As the Specialist Resourced Provision Lead, you will:
•    Provide strategic and operational leadership for the RP.
•    Support the school SENCO and lead staff in delivering outstanding teaching and interventions.
•    Develop inclusive practice across the school and contribute to trust-wide SEND expertise.
•    Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals.

We are looking for a candidate who is:
•    Experienced in teaching pupils with SEND and ASC.
•    Skilled in leading or managing a specialist provision.
•    Committed to inclusion, pupil progress, and staff development.
•    Collaborative, empathetic, and solutions focused.

We can offer you:
•    A brilliant opportunity to progress your career in a school with a real family feel
•    A committed staff who put our children first and centre
•    An opportunity to work within the supportive collaborative network of the Good Shepherd Trust

This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of SEND provision within Ellenborough Academy and the wider trust.
Interested?

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact: Michelle Dover Headteacher – 01900 812931 or e-mail: [email protected]
The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 12 Noon 23rd March 2026 
Interview Date: 21st April 2026