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Relief Teaching Assistant

Sandgate School · Kendal · Westmorland and Furness

Job description

Our relief staff work on an ad-hoc basis when our permanent staff require cover.

Sometimes requests are in advance but often work is at short notice to cover absence. Whilst flexibility is the key, we do understand that our relief team may have prior engagements - we respect this and always work in a mutually conducive way.

We welcome applications from candidates who have experience working with students in early years, primary or secondary settings as well as those who may have transferrable skills from other related employment.

We are looking for people who are:

-Caring and compassionate - you genuinely want to make a difference.
-Fun, enthusiastic and creative - you know that learning can happen in all sorts of ways.
-Patient and resilient - you understand that progress is sometimes measured in small steps, and those steps deserve to be celebrated.
-Flexible and adaptable - you can think on your feet and respond to individual needs.
-Positive and encouraging - you help pupils believe in themselves and recognise their achievements.
-Team players - you enjoy working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families and colleagues.
-Committed to inclusion - you believe every pupil deserves the opportunity to shine.

If you are a caring, adaptable professional who thrives in a nurturing and pupil-centred environment, we would love to hear from you.

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About this school

Sandgate School

Community special school · Ages 3–19

Not rated
Pupils
151
Avg teacher salary
£42,683
Pupil:teacher ratio
7.4:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, LA9 6JG

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Salary
£15.31 Hourly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
26 October 2026
Closing date
30 November 2026

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