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Teaching Assistant

Castle Park School · Kendal · Westmorland and Furness

Job description

  • Hours of work: 28
  • Working pattern: Monday to Friday
  • Term weeks: 38 + 1 weeks school closure, minimum paid week 44.600
  • There is potentially 7.5 hours wrap around care to be added to this but it will be discussed in the interview

As part of the Cumbria Education Trust our schools is led with shared vision, honesty and purpose. CET is a growing multi academy trust based in Cumbria; it is committed to creating outstanding, innovative and inspiring learning environments for our schools and their communities. The successful candidate will be joining CET at an exciting time, as we continue to build on our successes and move forward on our journey to establish ourselves as one of the highest performing MATs in the North of England.

Want to know more about our happy and thriving school - why not visit our "Careers page"?

The successful candidate will:

  • Be a good communicator committed to being part of an effective support team within the whole school community
  • Set high expectations and have a commitment to supporting learners to achieve well
  • Be self-motivated, adaptable and reliable

We can offer:

  • A people first approach, ensuring that you feel part of our community
  • Enhanced opportunities for collaborative working as part of a dynamic and highly successful Multi Academy Trust
  • Excellent career and CPD opportunities
  • A commitment to constantly review and improve our family friendly policies and look for new and innovative way to aid and support our staff in achieving a healthy work/life balance
  • Employee benefits package

If you have the qualities we require, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of the School and the MAT, we urge you to hit the "Apply" button.

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.

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About this school

Castle Park School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11

Not rated
Pupils
338
Avg teacher salary
£42,030
Pupil:teacher ratio
17.6:1
Academy trust
CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST

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.

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Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, LA9 6BE

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Salary
£17,377.00 - £17,377.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 5 - £13.92 per hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
9 October 2026
Closing date
30 October 2026

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