Teaching Assistant

The children, staff and Governing Body of Sedbergh Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed and inspirational Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team from September 2024. 

•    This is initially a 1-year, temporary contract, due to the movement of SEN children.

•    As well as supporting some whole class teaching, you will work as part of a team across the school, led by our SENDCo, to prepare and deliver learning that supports a group of children with SEND.

•    The hours of work are flexible and to be negotiated with the successful candidate (minimum of 21 hours per week).

•    PCD 5 £23,893 per annum, pro-rata (hourly rate £12.38), term time only

The successful candidate will;

•    Have high expectations of our pupils with a commitment to achieving high standards and excellent progress.

•    Be flexible, supportive and committed to the life of the school.

•    Be a positive role model to pupils and other staff, demonstrating high levels of motivation and enthusiasm.

•    Have some knowledge and experience of supporting children with a range of additional special needs, in particular ASC.

•    Be able to work as part of an effective and committed team.

•    Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

We can offer you;

•    A strong, supportive and experienced staff team

•    Enthusiastic, thoughtful and well-mannered children

•    School values that are integral to school life

•    Opportunities for continuing, supportive professional development

Sedbergh Primary School is a medium sized (NOR 157), rural primary school based in the town of Sedbergh at the western border of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. We are a vibrant learning community who teach and nurture a group of bright and enthusiastic children. We have a dedicated staff team who work together toward a shared ethos. We are passionate about children achieving their full potential and becoming ready to live as citizens of the modern world.

Sedbergh Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils. The school engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, which include a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (to include a children’s barred list check), references, Right to Work in the UK and a work place health assessment.

“Pupils’ smiles show how much they enjoy school,” Ofsted, July 2023. Why not come and see this for yourself? Visits to the school are highly recommended and will be warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 015396 20510 to book a visit. 

An application form can be downloaded from the school website www.sedberghprimary.org.uk

All applications, including a completed application form and a supporting letter of no more than 1 side of A4, should be emailed to admin@sedbergh-pri.cumbria.sch.uk before the closing date below, for the attention of the Headteacher and Governing Body. 

Closing date for applications is 12noon on Friday 5th July 2024.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 11th July 2024 – you will be contacted directly if invited to attend.