General Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.70 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 March 2026 |
| Location: | Workington, Cumbria |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Humly North West |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Gen TA |
Summary
General Teaching Assistant – Primary School
Humly is recruiting a General Teaching Assistant to join a primary school on a temporary basis.
This is a part-time/full-time role. This role would suit an enthusiastic and flexible teaching assistant who is confident supporting pupils across a range of year groups and can adapt to the needs of different classes.
What You’ll Be Doing
Support classroom teachers in the delivery of lessons across multiple year groups
Assist with small group and one-to-one interventions to reinforce learning
Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment
Support pupils with special educational needs and additional learning requirements
Supervise pupils during activities, breaks, and lunchtime as required
Contribute to classroom organisation and preparation of learning resources
What You’ll Bring
Experience working as a teaching assistant in a primary school environment
Ability to support pupils across different ages and abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A proactive and flexible approach to supporting teaching staff
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection
Relevant qualifications or training in education support roles desirable
Pay
£13.70 per hour
Additional Benefits
Weekly pay and access to roles via the Humly app
FREE Safeguarding, Prevent & Child Protection training
Ongoing support from our experienced North West team
£100 Refer-a-Friend bonus once your referral completes their first assignment
Important Information
Part-time/full-time primary school-based position
Enhanced DBS required
Safeguarding & Rehabilitation of Offenders Act: All roles working with children are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to declare relevant convictions in line with the Act.
Humly is recruiting a General Teaching Assistant to join a primary school on a temporary basis.
This is a part-time/full-time role. This role would suit an enthusiastic and flexible teaching assistant who is confident supporting pupils across a range of year groups and can adapt to the needs of different classes.
What You’ll Be Doing
Support classroom teachers in the delivery of lessons across multiple year groups
Assist with small group and one-to-one interventions to reinforce learning
Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment
Support pupils with special educational needs and additional learning requirements
Supervise pupils during activities, breaks, and lunchtime as required
Contribute to classroom organisation and preparation of learning resources
What You’ll Bring
Experience working as a teaching assistant in a primary school environment
Ability to support pupils across different ages and abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A proactive and flexible approach to supporting teaching staff
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection
Relevant qualifications or training in education support roles desirable
Pay
£13.70 per hour
Additional Benefits
Weekly pay and access to roles via the Humly app
FREE Safeguarding, Prevent & Child Protection training
Ongoing support from our experienced North West team
£100 Refer-a-Friend bonus once your referral completes their first assignment
Important Information
Part-time/full-time primary school-based position
Enhanced DBS required
Safeguarding & Rehabilitation of Offenders Act: All roles working with children are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to declare relevant convictions in line with the Act.