Teaching Assistant

Required May 2026

Salary: NJC Scale 2 points 3 – 4 currently £25,614 to £26,016 per annum full time equivalent (£17,784 to £18,063 per annum, actual gross salary)

Hours of work: 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm (less 1 hour lunch break), term time plus one week (inset), contract subject to pupil SEN funding

Dallam School are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated staff team in supporting students with additional needs. 

The South Westmorland Multi Academy Trust values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.  South Westmorland Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An enhanced check with the disclosure and barring service will be undertaken for this post. We will also undertake online searches in accordance with our responsibilities under keeping children safe in education.

Dallam School is committed to supporting its workforce to achieve a greater work:life balance.  We offer a range of formal and informal flexible working options through our Flexible Working Policy, which have been taken up by a growing number of staff.  We are open to discussing our approach on flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process or beyond.  Please contact our HR Officer for further details.

If you feel that you have the right experience, skills and enthusiasm, and would like to join our highly committed team, please visit the school website www.dallamschool.co.uk or contact: s.morgan@dallamschool.co.uk ( 015395 65168) for further information.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 21st April 2026 at 12pm

Interviews: week commencing 27th April 2026

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