- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 52 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ellenborough Academy website
Teaching Assistant
More than one location, The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
29 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 Hours 8.30am to 15pm Mon-Fri
Contract type
- Fixed term - 8 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Grade 5 SCP6
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Level 3 qualified
- Calm, flexible, team-oriented
- Passionate about delivering a love of learning
- Has a good understanding of teaching and learning
- Patient, caring and responsive to children’s needs
- Supportive of school values and family ethos
- Can work as part of a successful team
- Well organised, supportive and enjoys working with 2-5 year olds
What the school offers its staff
Wonderful children, who love to learn
A welcoming environment with high expectations and support
A strong community who work together as a team to ensure the best outcomes for our children
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.
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Full details:
Email: head@ellenborough.cumbria.sch.uk
Call: 01900 812931 (8am–4pm, term time)
Closing Date: Monday 29th September, 12 noon Interviews: Monday 7th October
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check.
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 The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- head@ellenborough.cumbria.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01900812931
Our Trust is a family of schools with a central support team that believes deeply in the same things as you - that a child’s education is about more than just academic results - it’s about preparing them to live ‘Life in all its Fullness.’
School Details
Ellenborough Academy
Arranging a visit to The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@ellenborough.cumbria.sch.uk.
School locations
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