Early Years Teaching Assistant
Pennine Way Primary School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3SN14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only+INSET
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £19,964 (actual)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone:
•Who has an Early Years Level 3 qualification that meet Department for Education (DfE) criteria for counting in the early years foundation stage statutory framework staff:child ratios.
•Caring, motivated, well organised and committed to supporting the learning, care and development of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
•Fully committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, with a clear understanding of their responsibility to promote children’s welfare at all times.
•Acts as a positive and nurturing role model, with high expectations for all children and a strong commitment to inclusive practice.
•Is an effective communicator, able to build warm, trusting relationships with young children, colleagues and parents/carers.
•Is patient, resilient and flexible, with the ability to respond calmly and sensitively to the emotional and developmental needs of young children.
•Able to work effectively as part of a team, following direction from the class teacher while also using initiative to support learning and care routines.
•Enthusiastic, energetic and passionate about early learning, with a genuine interest in helping children develop confidence, independence and curiosity.
•Willingness to undertake Paediatric First Aid training and further training as required.
The successful candidate will be able to:
•Support teaching and learning within the Early Years setting, including working with individuals, small groups and during whole class activities.
•Assist with the planning and delivery of engaging, play based learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
•Observe children’s learning and development and provide clear feedback to the class teacher and/or SENDCo to support assessment and next steps.
•Support children’s wellbeing and emotional needs in a respectful and age appropriate manner. •Support children with personal care including toileting, changes, intimate care and feeding in line with school policies.
•Contribute to daily routines and wider school responsibilities, including playground duty.
•Attend relevant training to support children with additional or specific needs.
•Participate fully in staff meetings and contribute positively to the wider life of the school.
•Support the preparation to support learning across all areas of the EYFS.
•Support children with SEND and additional needs, implementing agreed strategies as individual targets under the direction of the teacher and SENCO.
What the school offers its staff
- Enthusiastic, happy, motivated children
- A committed team of teachers and support staff
- A supportive and effective Governing Board
- A modern community campus setting
- Excellent relationships with the wider community
- Our support for your Continuous Professional Development
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
references sought prior to interview
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
About Pennine Way Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 570 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Pennine Way Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@pennineway.cumbria.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01228598978
Pennine Way is a large Primary School in Carlisle which benefits from the excellent facilities within it’s location of the Harraby Community Campus. As a large school, teachers benefit from working collaboratively within highly skilled teams where ideas and expertise can be shared.
We are looking for teachers/support staff who are able to :
● put children at the forefront of everything they do.
● promote and model our C.A.R.E values.
● show excellent communication skills.
● work as a team with colleagues, families, governors and the wider community.
● celebrate, enjoy and enthuse our children in all their interactions with them.
● nurture children and believe in each and every child’s uniqueness and talents.
We can offer you:
● a warm and welcoming school with happy children who are proud of their school and are enthusiastic about their learning.
● a school which holds it’s C.A.R.E values at the heart of each decision.
● a highly professional and experienced team to work within.
● a leadership team committed to supporting each and every member of staff to achieve their best through effective support and professional development.
Arranging a visit to Pennine Way Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@pennineway.cumbria.sch.uk.
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