Teaching Assistant and After School Play Practitioner

Wreay Church of England Primary School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 0RL

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: Teaching Assistant: • 32.5 hrs a week, (8.30am – 3.30pm with a 30 minute lunch) • Grade 5, SCP6 After School Club Practitioner • After School Club Practitioner: 2.00 hrs a week, working day is Friday 3.30pm-5.30pm • Grade 5, SCP6
• Contract type: Fixed term - 17/07/2026
• Pay scale: Grade 5, SCP 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Is passionate about helping children to develop a love of learning.
• Is well organised, flexible and supportive.
• Is patient, caring and fun.
• Has at least a Teaching Assistant NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
• Can work as part of a happy, successful team.
• Has a good understanding of effective teaching and learning
• Is able to recognise and respond to the individual needs of pupils
• Uses initiative to adapt and develop engaging learning activities.
• Is committed to quality teaching and learning support.
• Is able to build positive working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

What the school offers its staff

• Wonderful children, who love to learn.
• A community who take pride in being members of our team.
• A welcoming work environment, with high expectations and support.
• An inclusive school, where high standards and excellence are valued.

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

The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Advert for 32.5hrs TA and 2hrs ASC.docx - 110 KB (opens in new tab)

TA Job description.docx - 64 KB (opens in new tab)

After School Club Play Practioner Job description.doc - 93.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wreay Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 81 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wreay Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: office@wreay.cumbria.sch.uk
• Phone number: 016974 73275
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wreay-church-of-england-primary-school

A small, friendly school on the outskirts of Carlisle, Wreay is a church school that values every child as unique and a gift from God. We have a committed school community that works with passion and enthusiasm to help all children and adults to flourish and fulfil their potential.

Arranging a visit to Wreay Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@wreay.cumbria.sch.uk.

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