Teaching Assistant

The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and conscientious Teaching Assistant with primary school experience on a permanent contract from 7th May 2024 to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will work across the school from Nursery to Year 6.

Required For 30 hours per week (Full time) term time only

Low Furness CE Primary is a village school with approximately 140 children. We have extensive grounds and we love to be outdoors. We are a friendly and supportive workplace. You will be joining a team of people who are very good at their jobs, work hard, but know how to look after each other and enjoy being together.
The successful candidate will:

• Hold NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Have high expectations and demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and achieving the best for all of our children.
• Be an excellent communicator who is adaptable and proactive.
• Be a committed team member who is able to work with independence when required.
Be fully supportive and committed to the Christian ethos of the school.
We can offer:

• Well-behaved, engaged pupils, who achieve high standards
• A forward thinking school, which is constantly striving for improvement
• Friendly and experienced staff and Governors
• A commitment to your continuing professional development
• A well-resourced, well-maintained school with extensive grounds

Low Furness C of E School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. Confirmed appointments will only be made after references have been checked and medical checks carried out.
Visits to the school are encouraged where further details about the role can be given.

Application forms and information are available from the Westmorland and Furness website or by contacting Anne-Marie Burrell in the school office (admin@low-furness.cumbria.sch.uk)

Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 28th March 2024
Interviews will be held on Thursday 4th April 2024