Senior Teaching Assistant (ASC) in Whitehaven

Hours of work: 8.30-15.30 Mon-Fri

Working pattern: Daily - term time

Term weeks: 38 + 1 weeks school closure, minimum paid week 44.

FTC term: 01-09-2026 - 31-08-2027

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic Senior Teaching Assistant with a specialist focus and experience with ASC to join our supportive, hardworking team. This role will be working within our Resource Provision unit with a range of SEN children. Previous experience working with SEN children is essential for this role and will require the successful candidate to provide targeted support to individuals.

As part of the Cumbria Education Trust, our school is led with shared vision, honesty and purpose. CET is a growing multi academy trust based in Cumbria; it is committed to creating outstanding, innovative and inspiring learning environments for our schools and their communities. The successful candidate will be joining CET at an exciting time, as we continue to build on our successes and move forward on our journey to ensure every child can 'be the best they can be.'

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including those with EHCPs
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to deliver tailored learning activities
• Support pupils’ emotional, social, and behavioural needs
• Adapt resources and approaches to meet individual learning needs
• Monitor and record pupil progress and contribute to reviews
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrable experience working with children with SEN (this is essential)
• Knowledge of a range of SEN needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties)
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A patient, caring, and flexible approach
• Provide and co-ordinate effective interventions with a particular focus on developing strategies for supporting students with ASC
• Enable students to gain independence and participate fully in the curriculum
• Have the ability to build trusting and supportive relationships with parents and external agencies
• Be adaptable & empathetic
• Have a minimum of 2 years recent/relevant experience
• The ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively learn and seek learning opportunities

We can offer:

• A people first approach, ensuring that you feel part of our community
• Enhanced opportunities for collaborative working as part of a dynamic and highly successful Multi Academy Trust
• Excellent career and CPD opportunities
• A commitment to constantly review and improve our family friendly policies and look for new and innovative ways to aid and support our staff in achieving a healthy work/life balance
• Employee benefits package

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.