The Lakes School
Cumbria
£21,051 - £21,623 per year
Salary:
PCD 5 SCP6
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
3 October 2025
Job overview
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Start date: as soon as possible
35 hours per week term time only (38 weeks plus 1 week INSET)
Monday to Friday
Job Family grade PCD5: £25,989 FTE (pro rata: £21,051)
The Lakes School is seeking to employ a permanent Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated Student Development Team as soon as possible. The successful candidate will make a significant contribution to the wider pastoral curriculum available to our SEND students and other students who require support but may not have an EHCP. Experience in delivery of entry level qualifications, alternative provision, learning through the outdoor environment and leadership opportunities is desirable.
The ability to build resilience, confidence and emotional intelligence in young people is essential, as is a sound understanding of the specific needs and barriers for SEND children. If you believe that SEND children should access a balance of academic support and personal development programmes, then this could be the post for you.
The successful candidate will be required to work 1 to 1 and with small groups and to deliver a variety of programmes across four key areas including English and Maths, specific targeted interventions, developing social & emotional aspects and building resilience & confidence.
We are a supportive team of staff who work hard to care for each other and our students.
We are a high achieving, fully comprehensive school; a dynamic and innovative centre at the heart of the Lake District where all pupils are encouraged to be inspired, feel challenged, become empowered. The Lakes School was graded good in all areas by OFSTED in November 2019.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and health check along with two satisfactory references and a six month probation period. Applications will only be considered when submitted on a fully completed school application form. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.
Application forms are available via the school website ) or alternatively by emailing Please refer to our website for further recruitment information.
Application Deadline: 12pm Friday 3rd October 2025
Interviews: TBC week commencing Monday 13th October
Recruiter contact:
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About The Lakes School
The Lakes School
Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1HW
United Kingdom
The Lakes School is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive community school. We are situated in a corner of the UK which is unparalleled for its beauty, cultural opportunities and quality of life. The campus itself is set in close proximity to Lake Windermere and is surrounded by the Cumbrian fells. The Lakes School is very much at the heart of the local community. We encourage our students to participate fully in all aspects of school life, knowing that this will enrich their education and help them to become successful young people.
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