Teaching Assistant / SEN Learning Support - EYFS, KS1 and 1:1

Job Description:

£14.26-£15.46 per hour | Carlisle | Part-time, 3 days per week | Temporary long-term booking for the Autumn Term, potentially longer

Humly are recruiting for a versatile and nurturing Teaching Assistant / SEN Learning Support Assistant to work part-time at a primary school in Carlisle from September 2026.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting early learners across EYFS and Key Stage 1, while also making a direct impact through 1:1 SEN support for a child with additional needs. The school needs a calm, reliable and adaptable support assistant who can build positive relationships and support pupils with learning, routines and confidence.

Role Details

Location: Carlisle
Pay Rate: £14.26-£15.46 per hour, depending on role and support level
Schedule: Part-time - 3 days per week
Start Date: 01/09/2026
End Date: 18/12/2026, with potential to extend
Role Type: Temporary long-term booking for the Autumn Term, potentially longer

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be supporting pupils across EYFS and KS1 with:

• General classroom support in Early Years and Key Stage 1
• 1:1 SEN support for a child with additional needs
• Nursery, Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 routines as needed
• Play-based learning, phonics, early literacy and numeracy activities
• Small-group support and individual pupil support
• Supporting communication, confidence and emotional regulation
• Helping pupils stay settled, engaged and ready to learn
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider primary school team

You’ll Be a Good Fit If You…

• Have experience as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, EYFS Teaching Assistant or KS1 Teaching Assistant
• Have supported children in EYFS, Reception, Nursery, Year 1 or Year 2
• Are confident providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs
• Understand early years routines, classroom support and child development
• Are calm, nurturing, patient and consistent
• Can adapt between general classroom support and individual SEN support
• Are reliable and able to commit to a 3-day role from September
• Have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or are willing to apply for one
• Are willing to complete Humly’s safeguarding and compliance process before placement

Why Work with Humly?

• The Humly App - manage your availability and diary digitally
• Humly Academy - access free CPD and safeguarding training once compliant
• £100 Referral Bonus - refer a friend and earn once they complete their first booking
• Support from the local Humly North West team

This is a strong opportunity for a Teaching Assistant or SEN Learning Support Assistant who wants a varied part-time role in Carlisle from September.

Compliance

Humly North West is acting as an employment business for this temporary long-term booking.

Humly prioritises the safety of children; therefore, all applicants must pass our comprehensive safeguarding process, including an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and invite applications from all suitably qualified candidates. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.