Early Years/Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant
- Job type:Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Contract:Permanent
- Work pattern:Part-time
- Salary:Please see below
- Date posted: Tuesday 25 November 2025
- Closing date for applications: Friday 5 December 2025
- Employer:Westmorland and Furness Council
Early Years/Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant
Permanent Part Time – 29 hours per week
PCD5 £25,989 - pro rata term time only
Start date – 5th January (or negotiable)
Clifton Primary School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. This role will primarily support our Early Years and Key Stage 1 class, working closely with our teacher and existing teaching assistant to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child feels a strong sense of belonging, enjoys their time in school, and makes fantastic progress.
What We’re Looking For
- A caring, positive individual who shares our vision of putting children at the heart of everything we do.
- Someone who can work collaboratively as part of a team, supporting high-quality teaching and learning.
- A commitment to fostering curiosity, confidence, and independence in young learners.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with children, staff, and families.
The role will involve working with individual children to support their Education Health Care Plans as well as wider work with children from Nursery to Year 2.
We Offer
- A welcoming, supportive school community.
- Committed, caring colleagues
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Collaborative work with other schools
- A chance to make a real difference in the lives of our children.
If you are passionate about education and want to help every child thrive, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are welcome.
Closing date for applications is: Friday 5th December 2025 @ 12pm.
Interviews will be held on: Monday 8th December 2025
Clifton Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory references.
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Early Years/Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant (3148 ) in Clifton employer: Westmorland & Furness Council
St Martin and St Mary Church of England Primary School offers a supportive and nurturing work environment, where the focus is on fostering both educational excellence and personal growth. With a commitment to the Christian ethos, employees benefit from a collaborative culture that values integrity and community involvement, alongside opportunities for professional development in the education sector. Located in the picturesque Windermere, this role not only provides meaningful work but also allows for a balanced lifestyle in a beautiful setting.
Contact Details:
Westmorland & Furness Council Recruitment Team
