Hourly Rate
Teaching Assistant - £13.05
Senior Teaching Assistant - £14.36 - £14.83
Hours: various
Location: within 15 miles of home
Contract: Flexible or Fixed term contracts inline with Children’s support packages
About Us
Cumberland Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority dedicated to shaping a better future for our communities. We are passionate about creating a vibrant future by addressing inequalities, creating thriving economies that work for our residents and protecting our environment.
At the core of our vision is a commitment to our people, with health and well-being being integral to everything we do, underscoring every initiative and ensuring we provide unparalleled support for all.
About This Opportunity
* To join Cumberland Council’s reputable Learning Support Service (LSS)
* To provide valuable support to schools to enable each child to thrive
* To help children with Educational Health Care Plans to develop their learning and really make a difference
* To help Cumberland Council ensure the Health and Wellbeing of our young people
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver a range of learning/skills and/or personal/practical support
* Meet needs and/or wellbeing for individuals and/or groups
* Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
* Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
* Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
* Promote the inclusion and acceptance for all pupils
* Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
* Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
* Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
Who We’re Looking For
* Recent, proven experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age in an educational/classroom setting
* Awareness of practices and procedures within education relating to the welfare, safety, and education of children
* General understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage/National Curriculum and other basic learning programmes and strategies
* Basic understanding of child development and learning
* Desirable to have knowledge of other services to young people
* Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
* Desirable to have effective use of ICT to support learning
* Ability to relate well to children and adults
* Able to work constructively as part of a team
* Understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within these
* Articulate essential soft skills needed for the role (eg communication, adaptability, collaboration)
* Use inclusive language to appeal to a diverse pool of candidates
Please click here to view the Teaching Assistant Post Specification
Please click here to view the Senior Teaching Assistant Post Specification
If this sounds like you, then please get in touch!
We believe in cultivating potential over perfection. If this job sounds like you and you resonate with our values we encourage you to apply online, or contact Michelle Thompson via email on michelle.thompson@cumberland.gov.uk / phone 01900 706080 for an informal chat prior to your application.
What We Offer
* Competitive rates of pay with only two pay points and annual pay increase*
* Opportunity to join the generous Local Government Pension Scheme with defined benefit plans securing your future
* Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions
* Money off your local gym
* In house staff support networks
* Various discount schemes
* Employee assistance programme and access to in-house Occupational Health service
* Tusker car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
* Spec Savers eyecare voucher
Application and Interview information
Closing date: Open advert to run until 31st August 2025
Interview date: throughout the year
DBS
Conducting Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks is integral to our commitment to creating a safe and secure environment for our staff and the communities we serve.
Work-Life balance
Cumberland Council is deeply invested in fostering a work culture that prioritises the well-being and balance of our team members.
Continuing Professional Development
We are committed to nurturing the ongoing growth and professional advancement of our valued team members.
Keeping the people we work with safe
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
We welcome applications from everyone
At Cumberland Council, we are dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce.
Reasonable Adjustments: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
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Join Us And Become Part Of Something Bigger
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