Key Role Information

Salary
£28,598.00 - 29,540.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
16/10/2026 12:56
Interview
Week Beginning 19/10/26
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff | SCP12 - SCP14
Department
Support Staff
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
44.650
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The school is seeking to appoint a full time suitably qualified, enthusiastic and skilled teaching assistant to work with our amazing young people. We are a special needs school with pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties.

 

An opportunity is available to join our outstanding team. Mayfield school is an amazing school with a creative and inspirational curriculum. We provide amazing opportunities and experiences for our young people and it is a fantastic school to be part of.

 

Mayfield offers many opportunities for continuing professional development.

 

To apply, please complete the application form only, CV’s WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

 

Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks; including health and identity.

Qualifications

TA2 qualification or equivalent or relevant experienceessential
Level 2
TA3 qualification or equivalent or relevant experiencedesirable
Level 3

Skills

Experience

Working with or caring for children with young peopleessential

Personal Attributes

Committedessential
Is passionate about educationessential
Able to work constructively as part of a teamessential
Ability to relate well to both children and adults essential
Self reflective and eager to learnessential

About Us

Mayfield School

HR Business Support

recruitment@mayfield.cumbria.sch.uk

Campus Whitehaven
Red Lonning
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 8UG

Safeguarding Information

Mayfield Special School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate pre-employment checks.