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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

The Queen Katherine School · Kendal · Westmorland and Furness

Job description

  • Hours of work: 33 hours per week
  • Working pattern: Monday to Friday
  • Term weeks: 38 + 1 weeks school closure, minimum paid week 44.600

As part of the Cumbria Education Trust our schools are 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"?

What You’ll Do

  • Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across a range of subjects.
  • Provide one-to-one and small group support, including for students with additional needs.
  • Help create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued.
  • Work closely with staff, parents, and the wider school community to support student progress

What We’re Looking For

  • A passion for supporting young people to achieve their best.
  • Experience working with children or young people (school experience is an advantage).
  • A team player with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
  • A relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent demonstrable experience)

Why Join Us?

  • A friendly, supportive team who care about each other and our students.
  • A chance to make a real impact in a thriving school community.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.

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.

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.

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About this school

The Queen Katherine School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–19

Good
Pupils
917
Avg teacher salary
£54,988
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.1:1
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.

Location

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Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, LA9 6PJ

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Working pattern
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Posted
8 July 2026
Closing date
6 September 2026

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