Job Description

Windermere School

Cumbria
12.21 - 13.68 per hour

Salary:

Depending on qualifications and experience

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

07 January 2026

Apply by:

2 November 2025

Job overview

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Windermere School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support Team. This is a term-time only position for 30 hours a week with additional attendance required for five INSET days per year.


You will support pupils across Years 7 to 11 in our Senior School.


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Key Requirements

Good literacy and numeracy skills A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards one) Experience or knowledge of SEND, including: Communication and Interaction needs Sensory processing difficulties Cognition and Learning needs Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges Experience implementing interventions for individual learners Strong communication skills - able to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents Organisational skills - able to manage time and resources efficiently ICT proficiency - confident using technology to support learning (e.g. Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Show My Homework) Confidentiality and professionalism - able to handle sensitive information appropriately Initiative and problem-solving - able to adapt support strategies to meet individual needs Team collaboration - works well with teachers, SENCOs, and other staff Understanding of safeguarding - with a willingness to undertake relevant training A calm, approachable personality and a flexible, professional attitude Commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping up to date with SEND research and best practice

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Desirable Attributes

Experience supporting students with EHCPs and contributing to review processes Familiarity with assistive technology (e.g. speech-to-text software, reading pens) Experience with positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques Confidence supporting students across a range of subjects, especially English, Maths, and Science A genuine commitment to inclusive education and removing barriers to learning


Windermere's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

About

Windermere School

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Windermere School

Patterdale Road, Windermere, The Lake District
Cumbria
LA23 1NW
United Kingdom

+44 15394 46164

Windermere School is unique. Set amidst the stunningly beautiful mountains and lakes of Cumbria, it delivers an exciting and forward-thinking curriculum, shaping the hearts and minds of the next generation. We aim to educate children to be capable and thoughtful, resourceful, courageous and caring. This is a school where young people can enjoy their schooldays and parents can be confident that their children are following the very best pathways to university and to adult life.



Windermere School is an independent boarding and day school, for boys and girls, from the ages of 3 to 18. Benefiting from its extraordinary location in the heart of the English Lake District it offers a unique education, embracing the IDEALS of the Round Square movement and the International Baccalaureate curriculum. Adventure is part of the curriculum and water sports play a large part in the co-curriculum. Celebrating it's 100th year at its present site overlooking the glorious Lake Windermere in 2024, the school values its traditions and constantly looks to the future. As a small school, we get to know all our children well and have a dedicated well-being team to help give the very best to every young person in our care.

Head

Mr Frank Thompson

Our Vision

To foster an environment where young people can grow in confidence, excel academically, and discover their innate strengths, talents, and potential.



To encourage everyone to have the confidence and resilience to stand up for what is right and a desire to reach out to others.

ISI report

"A wide range of weekend activities takes place in school, in the surrounding area and elsewhere in the country. Many activities also take place on weekday afternoons and evenings. The school successfully implements its equality and anti-discrimination policy. Food is plentiful and nutritious and includes dishes appropriate to an international community. Appropriate policies are implemented for the care of sick or injured boarders. The school's provision covers: first aid; chronic conditions and disabilities; emergencies, including those at night-time; and administration of prescribed and non-prescribed medication. The school educates the pupils about e-safety and cyber-bullying."



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