Teaching Assistant
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School · Kirkby Stephen · Westmorland and Furness
Job description
- Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week
- Salary: £25,989 FTE (Actual Annual Salary: £19,525)
- Term weeks: 38 + 1 weeks school closure, minimum paid week 44.600
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in helping students succeed both in and out of the classroom. You’ll work closely with teachers to provide tailored support, encourage positive learning experiences, and make a real difference in the lives of our pupils.
What we’re looking for:
- A commitment to helping every child reach their potential.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Previous experience in an educational setting is desirable but not essential - we’ll provide full training.
- A welcoming and supportive school community.
- Opportunities for professional development within Cumbria Education Trust.
- A role where your contribution truly matters.
If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now and help shape the future of our students.
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.
Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 388
- Avg teacher salary
- £50,309
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
- Academy trust
- CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
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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Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland and Furness, CA17 4HA
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- Salary
- £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 5 £13.47 per hour
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 14 July 2026
- Closing date
- 2 August 2026
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