Job Description

Bransty Primary School

Mona Road, Bransty, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6EG
Website: www.bransty.cumbria.sch.uk
Email: vacancy@bransty.cumbria.sch.uk
Tel: 01946 63590
NOR: 199
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Fearon

Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term to July 2026 (Part-Time, Pro-Rata)

Monday to Friday 30 hours per week, Term Time Only plus INSET Days

Required from: October 2025

Salary: PCD 5 (Grade A), 25,989 per annum pro rata

Bransty Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced

NVQ Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant

to join our passionate and highly motivated team. This is a fixed term post for 30 hours per week, term time only, starting in October 2025.

We are looking for a flexible and dedicated individual, preferably with experience in Early Years, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, and a strong background in supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

About the Role

You will play a key role in supporting the learning and development of our pupils. The role will include:

Providing 1:1 support for pupils with SEND, including those with ASC, physical/medical difficulties, or severe learning difficulties

Supporting teachers across EYFS, KS1 or KS2

Delivering high-quality general classroom support

Working under the direction of class teachers as well as independently

Having a secure understanding of the primary curriculum

Using knowledge of systematic synthetic phonics; Read Write Inc. training is desirable

We are looking for someone who:

Holds a

Level 3 NVQ qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent

. Has relevant experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting

Has strong literacy and numeracy skills

Has a sound knowledge of SEN and a passion for inclusive education

Is proactive, resourceful and confident in managing learning tasks and classroom routines

Is patient, dynamic, and committed to helping every child thrive

Can use initiative and work effectively as part of a team

Is willing to undertake further SEND training to meet the needs of our pupils

Desirable Skills/Experience:

Experience working with children who have:

o Hearing impairments

o Physical or medical needs

o Autism spectrum conditions

Bransty Primary School is a unique and forward-thinking school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to continuous improvement and providing a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment for all our pupils.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, a pre-employment health assessment and other vetting checks as part of our safer recruitment process.

How to Apply

For further details and an application pack, please contact:
vacancy@bransty.cumbria.sch.uk

Please note, CVs cannot be accepted for this job. You must complete the application form sent in the pack

Closing Date for Applications:

Monday, 6th October 2025 at 12 pm

Interviews:

Friday 10th October 2025

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: Up to 25,989.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs On-site parking
Work Location: In person