Thank you for your interest in working for our school. We currently have the following vacancies:

Teaching Assistant - Part Time 22.25 hours per week

Please see below for details. 

Part Time Teaching Assistant 
Part time, Term time only 
22.25 hours per week
£25,989 per annum pro rata. 
(£13,383 - £13,745 per annum)
Start date: September 2026
Temporary until 31st August 2027 based on need.

Are you friendly, reliable and passionate about supporting children in a school environment?

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to provide support for children, including those with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils, supporting their academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and social development within a nurturing classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities
•    Provide targeted support to meet the needs of children, including close support for those with EHCPs
•    Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to implement personalised learning strategies
•    Support the pupil in accessing the curriculum and engaging in classroom activities
•    Promote independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
•    Assist with adapting resources and tasks to meet individual needs
•    Monitor progress and provide feedback to staff and parents where appropriate
•    Support transitions and daily routines to ensure consistency and stability

What We’re Looking For
•    A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach
•    Experience supporting children with additional needs 
•    Strong communication and teamwork skills
•    Ability to build positive relationships with children
•    A commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding
•    A calm and consistent approach to behaviour management
•    Relevant qualifications or training are desirable but not essential

What We Offer
•    A welcoming and supportive school community
•    Training and development opportunities
•    A rewarding role making a real difference to children’s daily school life
•    Term-time working hours

How to Apply:

To find out more and apply, please complete the Stanwix School application form. All application forms should be sent to: office@stanwix.cumbria.sch.uk.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mr Darren Glynn on 01228 596069.

Please note, this is a rolling advert meaning that applications will be considered as and when received and interviews can be undertaken during the advertising period.

The final closing date will be no later than: 15th July 2026

Safer Recruitment Practices

Stanwix School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 
This vacancy will be recruited to in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance and online searches may be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note, this role contains regulated activity with children and is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders act, requiring an Enhanced DBS check with Childrens’ Barred list check. It is a criminal offence to apply to work in regulated activity if you are barred from doing so.

A workforce that represents out community

One of Stanwix School’s core values is Belonging and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Volunteering

If you are interested in volunteering at our school, please email the office (office@stanwix.cumbria.sch.uk) for further details about any volunteering opportunities. 

Please note that all volunteers will be assessed and onboarded in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. 

Safer Recruitment Information

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure at the appropriate level.  However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020)) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'.  This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or Unlock.org.uk.

Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record and other sanctions self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, prohibitions and disqualifications, to be returned to the school prior to the date of the interview.  You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.  If your application is successful, this criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. 

In addition to the above, as part of our due diligence checks, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on short-listed candidates.  This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.

Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.