Teaching Assistant

Required to start January 2025 or as soon as possible

Contract – fixed term until July 2025, with possibility of extension depending on pupil numbers. 
20 hours per week term time only 38 weeks plus inset – Monday-Friday

We are seeking a motivated, skilled and passionate teaching assistant, with experience in an early years or KS1 setting, to join our welcoming and vibrant village school with 100 children on roll, including 8 pupils currently accessing our Nursery provision. 

The successful candidate will:
•    be passionate about making a significant contribution to the learning and development of our youngest children;
•    have a clear understanding of the EYFS framework and some knowledge of KS1 curriculum;
•    be able to build strong, positive relationships with everyone in school, including parents;
•    work alongside and support our early years and KS1 team to ensure continuity of learning and assessment;
•    understand and follow procedures to keep our children safe. 

We can offer:
•    highly motivated and enthusiastic children who enjoy their learning;
•    a very committed, supportive and hardworking staff team;
•    a welcoming and happy working environment;
•    a supportive and appreciative leadership team;
•    opportunities to engage in quality CPD.

Levens CE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the safeguarding children and safer recruitment in education guidelines.  This will include two satisfactory references and suitable enhanced DBS. 

If you would like a tour of our school please contact a member of the school office team who can also provide you with the application package.   office@levens.cumbria.sch.uk