To commence from September 2026

Crosby on Eden CEP School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated part time Teaching Assistant to join our thriving Church School. The successful applicant will work 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 8.45am to 12noon (term time, plus 5 INSET days) 16.25 hours per week. This position is primarily in lower Key Stage 2.

In addition, the successful candidates will be required to undertake daily Midday Supervision duties, in addition to their contracted hours, paid at 3B rate (5 hours per week, term time only) Monday to Friday. Further information will be given on this at the interview stage.

We are looking for highly motivated Teaching Assistant who has:

• experience of working in a primary school
• experience of working with children with a range of abilities/needs
• a genuine passion for working with children
• initiative and ability work both independently and collaboratively
• a commitment to continued CPD
• at least an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in the relevant subject and have a grade C or above in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.

In return we can offer you:

• Happy, motivated and enthusiastic children who love learning
• An outstanding staff team who are friendly and supportive
• A school ethos which values every member of the school community

Application packs, including full job description and person specification, are available from Mrs Wood (admin@crosby-on-eden.cumbria.sch.uk or 01228 210080).

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Crosby on Eden CEP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre employment checks which will include references, Right to Work in the UK and enhanced DBS check for regulated activity (to include a children’s barred list check).

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Closing date for applications: Friday 12th June 2026 by 12noon.

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 15th June 2026

School visits: Visits to school by appointment – please contact Mrs Wood as above.

Salary: Teaching Assistant Role 5B (£25,989) / Midday Supervisor Role: 3B (£25,185) Both on a part time, pro rata basis

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.  However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020)) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or via the Unlock website.

Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, to be returned to the school prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.  If your application is successful, this criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. 

In addition to the above, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on short-listed candidates. This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.

Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.”

Child Protection Policy (Sept 2025)

CoE Primary Privacy Notice - School Workforce Info (Mar 2023)

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy and procedures (Sept 2025)