- Job type:Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Contract:Fixed term
- Work pattern:Part-time
- Salary:Please see details below
- Date posted: Thursday 8 October 2026
- Closing date for applications: Friday 16 October 2026
- Employer:Westmorland and Furness
EYFS Teaching Assistant
30 hours per week, term time only, fixed term until 31/08/2027 due to pupil numbers.
Heron Hill Primary School is committed to the principles and practice of safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and excellent professional references.
Heron Hill Primary School is a two-form entry primary school that holds our school values of respect, responsibility, relationships and resilience at the heart of all we do. We are proud to support our pupils in learning to be kind, respectful, responsible citizens who can go on to make a positive mark on the world in which they live.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational professional to work as part of our support staff team. We are seeking an adaptable, flexible, keen practitioner who is ready to contribute to ensuring a high standard of educational provision for all pupils in our Reception setting.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold a L2/3 TA qualification
- Have experience of working with EYFS-aged pupils.
- Have experience of working with a range of pupil needs.
- Be willing to engage in ongoing professional learning and development linked to EYFS and supporting pupils.
Heron Hill is a school with a huge heart and a solid community ethos; the successful candidate will therefore need to demonstrate a willingness to be fully involved in the life of the school.
We welcome visits to school so that you are able to see our school in action and experience our school culture in person.
Closing date for applications: Friday 16th October 2026 (by 9am)
Shortlisting: Friday 16th October 2026
Interview:Wednesday 21st October 2026
Heron Hill Primary School
Hayfell Avenue
Kendal
LA9 7JH
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EYFS Teaching Assistant (3930 ) in Kendal 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
