Senior Teaching Assistant

The Whitehaven Academy, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8TY

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  as soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,723.00 - £22,438.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 7 A/B

Senior Teaching Assistant job summary

• Hours of work: 32
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday
• Term weeks: 38 + 2 weeks school closure, minimum paid week 45.797

As a Senior Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide high‑quality support to students in lessons, small groups and on a one‑to‑one basis
• Assist in planning, delivering and adapting learning activities in collaboration with teaching staff
• Support the progress of pupils with a range of needs, ensuring an inclusive learning environment
• Lead and mentor other support staff where appropriate
• Contribute to the monitoring, assessment and recording of pupil progress
• Play an active role in creating a positive, safe and engaging school environment

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with young people in an educational or similar setting
• Demonstrates strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Is committed to supporting the progress and wellbeing of all students
• Works well as part of a team and shows initiative
• Is flexible, patient and resilient
• Holds (or is willing to work toward) relevant TA qualifications

In Return, We Offer:

• A friendly, supportive and welcoming school community
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the 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
satisfactory references
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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Whitehaven Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 810 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Whitehaven Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-whitehaven-academy

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