Job Description

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Start date: as soon as possible

35 hours per week term time only (38 weeks plus 1 week INSET)

Monday to Friday

Job Family grade PCD5: 25,989 FTE (pro rata: 21,051)

The Lakes School is seeking to employ a permanent Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated Student Development Team as soon as possible. The successful candidate will make a significant contribution to the wider pastoral curriculum available to our SEND students and other students who require support but may not have an EHCP. Experience in delivery of entry level qualifications, alternative provision, learning through the outdoor environment and leadership opportunities is desirable.

The ability to build resilience, confidence and emotional intelligence in young people is essential, as is a sound understanding of the specific needs and barriers for SEND children. If you believe that SEND children should access a balance of academic support and personal development programmes, then this could be the post for you.

The successful candidate will be required to work 1 to 1 and with small groups and to deliver a variety of programmes across four key areas including English and Maths, specific targeted interventions, developing social & emotional aspects and building resilience & confidence.

We are a supportive team of staff who work hard to care for each other and our students.

We are a high achieving, fully comprehensive school; a dynamic and innovative centre at the heart of the Lake District where all pupils are encouraged to be inspired, feel challenged, become empowered. The Lakes School was graded good in all areas by OFSTED in November 2019.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and health check along with two satisfactory references and a six month probation period. Applications will only be considered when submitted on a fully completed school application form. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.

Application forms are available via the school website

(https://thelakesschool.com/the-lakes-school-cumbria/vacancies/) or alternatively by emailing employment@lakes.cumbria.sch.uk. Please refer to our website for further recruitment information.

Application Deadline: 12pm Friday 3rd October 2025

Interviews: TBC week commencing Monday 13th October

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 21,051.00 per year

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: In person