Start date: Tuesday 6th January 2026 

28.75 hrs per week fixed term while funding allows.  There is the option of additional hours within our wrap around care (up to 12.75 hours per week) and Midday Supervisor 2.5 hours per week (both on a separate contracts at PCD3 £24,796 (A) FTE/£12.85 per hour) to be discussed at interview.

PCD5 £25,989 (TA) or PCD7 £28,598 A (STA) per annum pro rata (FTE 37 hpw) term time only plus 1 week INSET
Teaching Assistant/Senior Teaching Assistant 

Bridekirk Dovenby CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant or Senior Teaching Assistant, depending on experience, to support students across our happy and thriving school. We are looking for someone who is energetic, passionate and enthusiastic about teaching and learning to join our friendly, motivated and supportive team. 

We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner who:
• Is able to support whole class sessions and provide 1:1 support
• Has experience of working with SEND
• Has the skill to encourage independent learning amongst all pupils
• Can help create a stimulating and imaginative classroom environment
• Has high expectations of both themselves and pupils
• Works well as part of a team, being flexible and highly motivated
• Has a passion for working with children both indoors and outside 
• Has excellent Maths and English skills

We can offer: 
•    children who are happy and ready to learn  
•    a commitment to your personal and professional development
•    an effective, friendly and supportive team to work alongside
•    an outstanding working environment in a beautiful setting

Our mission is to provide a safe, calm and sustainable environment where children are motivated to learn, show respect and act responsibly according to our Christian values.

Bridekirk Dovenby 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 chosen candidate 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.  We will also collect references prior to interview.

Applicants must have relevant experience and qualifications i.e. NVQ Level 3 or 4 or equivalent experience or knowledge in the relevant work area.  

Visits to the school are encouraged; please email the school office to arrange this: [email protected]

Application forms and more information are available on the school’s website www.bridekirkdovenby.cumbria.sch.uk

Please ensure your application form and a covering letter is sent by email to; [email protected] by 9am on Monday 17th November 2025.  Interviews will be held on Wednesday 19th November 2025 and the successful candidate will be notified on the same day.

Temporary Full-Time Teaching Assistants -  2 posts  required from November 2025 until August 2026 due to staff/ class reorganisation

PCD Grade 5 £25,989 pro rata – 32.5 hours per week, + 5 INSET days term time

Bishop Harvey Goodwin is a warm, friendly and nurturing Church of England school situated in the south of Carlisle. We are seeking to recruit 2 energetic, creative and inspiring Teaching Assistants to join our team of support staff and provide support for pupils with a variety of needs. Candidates should have a bright and positive attitude and should be keen to enhance our school with their caring and compassionate nature.

We are looking for professionals who understand children, their needs and how best to adapt practice and approaches so that everyone is included.

The successful candidate should be:
• Qualified with a relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Have excellent English and maths skills
• Able to relate well to children and adults
• Confident to actively seek learning opportunities
• Flexible, calm, creative, problem-solver, and filled with enthusiasm
• Play a full and active role in the wider life of school
• Committed to upholding our Christian values

We can offer:
• A happy, friendly and nurturing working environment, where everyone’s
contributions are valued
• A supportive team who have high expectations of the pupils and each other
• A Good school (Ofsted 2024)
• Opportunities for professional development
• A vibrant learning environment
• A commitment to ensuring the very best opportunities for children by being
committed to them meeting their full potential

This school is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Application packs are available from: Teresa Calvert, by telephone or email to [email protected]

Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Calvert at the school by 12pm on Wednesday 5th November 2025. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 10th November 2025.