Part time HLTA and EWO within thriving primary school at Hensingham Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/HPS/38331

Location

Main Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8QZ

Contract Type

Fixed Term/Term Time Only

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£11,117.45 Annually (Actual)
Grade 8

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

Midnight, Mon 18th May, 2026

Start Date

01.06.2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

22.05.2026

Interview Date(s) 22.05.2026

About this Role

Hours of work: mornings (but hours negotiable)
Working pattern: Mon- Fri term time
Term weeks: 38 + 1 weeks school closure, minimum paid weeks of 44.600 per academic year
FTC term: 1st September 2026 - 31st August 2027

As part of the Cumbria Education Trust, Hensingham school is 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 out 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"?

The successful candidate will work as part of a team alongside the SENCo within our school. initially within our resource provision which has 12 commissioned places across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

The role will be based within the provision, supporting individuals and small groups of pupils. The candidate will play a key role in supporting behaviour and emotional wellbeing, helping pupils to regulate and engage positively with their learning.

Responsibilities will include attending meetings, completing paperwork for external agencies, and monitoring progress. The successful candidate will also liaise closely with families to support transitions and meet care needs in line with each pupil’s EHCP.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with pupils with SEND. and will take on the shared role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant and Engagement and Welfare Officer . and as such will be a qualified HLTA or equivalent. They will be an experienced practitioner with a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.

We can offer:

A people first approach so 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 polices and look for new and innovative ways to aid and support our staff in achieving a healthy work/life balance
Employee benefits package

The successful candidate will be joining our team at an exciting time, as we continue to build on our recent successes and move forward on our journey to establish ourselves as one of the highest performing schools in our local area.

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.

If you require more information or would like a look around school, please get in touch. You can contact our school office or our head Amanda Brotherhood on the number provided.