Location: Carlisle Library
Contract Type: Zero hours (Sessional)
About this opportunity
Would you like to support and inspire those within your community?
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who has time and enthusiasm, who can join us as we expand and develop the courses we have to offer?
We are looking to recruit Support Assistants/Teaching Assistants on a sessional basis to cover adult learning classes in the Carlisle area. This is an opportunity to really make a difference to people`s lives and will be hugely rewarding to the right candidate.
Cumbria Adult Learning, rated Good by Ofsted, delivers community learning and skills provision both face to face and online. Our service is focused on provision which transforms the lives of our most disadvantaged communities, enhances employment opportunities, and meets the needs of local employers.
Our service works with learners of all abilities and with skills levels from absolute beginner to intermediate and beyond, you will need to demonstrate the ability to teach to meet a range of learning styles and support learners with diverse needs.
Who we are looking for…
Successful candidates will be experienced Teaching Assistants with knowledge of preparing and developing resources for learning activities and supporting learners on a 1:1 basis inside the classroom. Classes may include GCSE and Functional Skills Mathematics and English; ESOL, Employability and LLDD.
The post is to cover daytime and evening classes for adult learners.
The ideal candidate to join our service will be positive, flexible, and enthusiastic.
In return, we can offer you a friendly and supportive working environment, access to training and development and challenging and rewarding work.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
- Post Specification
- Role Profile
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 07/06/2026
Interview date: 15/06/2026
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at [email protected].
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with an Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
