- Job type:Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Contract:Temporary
- Work pattern:Full-time
- Salary:Please see below
- Date posted: Tuesday 3 February 2026
- Closing date for applications: Friday 6 March 2026
- Employer:VA
Temporary (Maternity Cover) Teaching Assistant
Required to start 5th May 2026
Post: 32.5 hours per week temporary until 21st May 2027 (with the option of 6 additional hours per week as an afterschool club assistant Monday-Thursday from 3:30pm-5pm)
PCD5 £25,989 per annum pro rata (FTE 37 hours per week) term time only plus 1 week INSET
The post is offered on a temporary contract due to maternity cover.
The Governors of Ivegill CE Primary School are seeking to appoint skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our lovely school. The role will be to support children in the school with SEND from 5th May 2026. The child will require full time support within the classroom, dining hall and during break times outside.
Support for Pupils:
- Be passionate about learning.
- Have experience of the National Curriculum, preferably across both Key Stages, and hold a at least NVQ level 2 or above.
- Supervise and provide support for pupils, including those with SEND, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
- Have experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs.
- Have excellent Maths and English skills.
- Have high expectations for all pupils and be committed to raising standards.
- Have good listening and behaviour management skills.
- Have a good understanding of, and a commitment to, the protection and safeguarding of children.
- Be able to follow direction from class teachers and also use their own initiative.
- Encourage and develop our inclusive ethos.
- Be sympathetic to, and supportive of, Christian values and beliefs which are at the heart of our Church school.
- Be able to work as part of a team and be fully involved in school life.
Ivegill CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding, welfare and the mental and physical well-being of our children, staff and community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Written references will be taken up and any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Ivegill CofE School
Ivegill
Carlisle
CA4 0PA
Teaching Assistant (3282 ) 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
