2 x Permanent Part Time Senior Teaching Assistants - (30 hours per week) PCD7 £ 27,711 (A) per annum pro rata term time only + 1 week inset – Required September 2025

The Governors of St James’ C of E Junior School would like to appoint two enthusiastic, skilled and highly motivated, part-time Senior Teaching Assistants to support school-wide teaching and learning initiatives as well as focusing and supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs. Working hours will be from 8.45 a.m. until 3.15 p.m., Monday-Friday and will include behavioural management and supporting positive play at lunchtimes for 30 minutes per day.

The successful candidate must:
•    Be supportive, nurturing and understanding with high expectations of learning and behaviour. 
•    Be able to work alongside the class teacher, to deliver engaging and challenging learning activities that support the development of our students as well as supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. 
•    Be flexible, supportive and committed to the life of the school.
•    Be an enthusiastic practitioner that is committed to giving our children the very best. 
•    Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
•    Promote the inclusion of all pupils by supporting the application of personal targets.
•    Support the inclusion of SEND children at playtimes and offer support to children in building friendships with peers during social times. 
•    Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans
•    Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs
•    Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources

Skills and qualifications required:
•    NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Education or Children & Young People
•    Recent experience in a school setting and work with Autistic children
•    A reflective, organised practitioner who can contribute to planning, monitoring and assessment of pupils.
•    An enthusiastic team player who communicates well with children. 
•    A commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
•    Ability to plan/prepare and deliver learning activities/teaching programmes

At St James’ C of E Junior School we can offer you:
•    Happy, hardworking and well-behaved children
•    Supportive parents and governors
•    Supportive committed colleagues who act with children at heart
•    A wide range of opportunities for professional development.

Visits to the school are welcome and recommended. Please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs H Maiden to arrange a convenient appointment.

Application packs are available by request from Mrs Hannah Maiden, School Business Manager. Telephone 01946 695311 or alternatively email at sbm@stjamesjun.cumbria.sch.uk  

Closing date: 9.00 am. Monday 6th May; Interviews: Thursday 8th/Friday 9th May 2025

St James’ CE Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure for Regulated Activity and satisfactory references will be sought.

2 x Fixed Term, Part Time Teaching Assistants - (1 x 27.5 hours per week, 1 x 11 hours per week) PCD5 £25,183 per annum pro rata term time only – Required September 2025

The Governors of St James’ C of E Junior School would like to appoint two enthusiastic, skilled, part-time teaching assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs. The post will be fixed term until 31st August 2026 due to fluctuating pupil numbers and variable SEND requirements but could be extended depending on funding.  
Working hours will be from 8.45 a.m. until 3.15 p.m., (Monday-Friday - 27.5 hour role, Thurs-Fri – 11 hour role (subject to some flexibility)).

The successful candidate must:
•    Be supportive, nurturing and understanding with high expectations of learning and behaviour. 
•    Be able to work alongside the class teacher, to deliver engaging and challenging learning activities that support the development of our students. 
•    Be flexible, supportive and committed to the life of the school.
•    Be an enthusiastic practitioner that is committed to giving our children the very best. 
•    Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
•    Promote the inclusion of all pupils by supporting the application of personal targets.
•    Support the inclusion of SEND children at playtimes and offer support to children in building friendships with peers during social times.

Skills and qualifications required:
•    NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Education or Children & Young People
•    Recent experience in a school setting and work with Autistic children
•    A reflective, organised practitioner who can contribute to planning, monitoring and assessment of pupils.
•    An enthusiastic team player who communicates well with children. 
•    A commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people

At St James’ C of E Junior School we can offer you:
•    Happy, hardworking and well-behaved children
•    Supportive parents and governors
•    Supportive committed colleagues who act with children at heart
•    A wide range of opportunities for professional development.

Visits to the school are welcome and recommended. Please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs H Maiden to arrange a convenient appointment.

Application packs are available by request from Mrs Hannah Maiden, School Business Manager. Telephone 01946 695311 or alternatively email at sbm@stjamesjun.cumbria.sch.uk  

Closing date: 9.00 am. Monday 6th May; Interviews: Thursday 8th/Friday 9th May 2025

St James’ C of E Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure for Regulated Activity and satisfactory references will be sought.

Permanent Part Time Teaching Assistant - (30 hours per week) PCD5 £25,183 per annum pro rata term time only + 1 week inset – Required September 2025

The Governors of St James’ C of E Junior School would like to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled, part-time teaching assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs. The post will be fixed term until 31st August 2026 due to fluctuating pupil numbers and variable SEND requirements but could be extended depending on funding.  Working hours will be from 8.45 a.m. until 3.15 p.m., Monday-Friday and will include behavioural management and supporting positive play at lunchtimes for 30 minutes per day.

The successful candidate must:
•    Be supportive, nurturing and understanding with high expectations of learning and behaviour. 
•    Be able to work alongside the class teacher, to deliver engaging and challenging learning activities that support the development of our students. 
•    Be flexible, supportive and committed to the life of the school.
•    Be an enthusiastic practitioner that is committed to giving our children the very best. 
•    Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
•    Promote the inclusion of all pupils by supporting the application of personal targets.
•    Support the inclusion of SEND children at playtimes and offer support to children in building friendships with peers during social times.

Skills and qualifications required:
•    NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Education or Children & Young People
•    Recent experience in a school setting and work with Autistic children
•    A reflective, organised practitioner who can contribute to planning, monitoring and assessment of pupils.
•    An enthusiastic team player who communicates well with children. 
•    A commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people

At St James’ C of E Junior School we can offer you:
•    Happy, hardworking and well-behaved children
•    Supportive parents and governors
•    Supportive committed colleagues who act with children at heart
•    A wide range of opportunities for professional development.

Visits to the school are welcome and recommended. Please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs H Maiden to arrange a convenient appointment.

Application packs are available by request from Mrs Hannah Maiden, School Business Manager. Telephone 01946 695311 or alternatively email at sbm@stjamesjun.cumbria.sch.uk  

Closing date: 9.00 am. Monday 6th May; Interviews: Thursday 8th/Friday 9th May 2025

St James’ C of E Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure for Regulated Activity and satisfactory references will be sought.

Midday Supervisor (part time, term time only)

The Governors are looking to appoint, as soon as possible, a Midday Supervisor to join our excellent team and provide lunch time cover for a total of 7.5 hours per week.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

•    supervise children whilst they are eating
•    encourage a healthy and balanced diet
•    ensure safe supervision indoors and outdoors
•    high expectations of children’s behaviour and engage and promote positive play
•    a commitment to teamwork
•    effective communication skills
•    a willingness to update knowledge and skills through further training
•    uphold school behaviour policies

Application packs are available from the school office via email to admin@kingmoor-jun.cumbria.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications is 10.00am on Friday 23rd May 2025. 

We are fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all pupils and staff. The offer of a contract will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and excellent professional references.

Attendance Officer

37hrs per week 
40 weeks per year (term time + 1 week).

Join our Team at Cockermouth School – Attendance Officer

Cockermouth School is a high performing, truly comprehensive school located in a beautiful part of the country on the edge of the Lake District National Park, and is in the heart of its community.

We require an Attendance Officer to join our vibrant and inclusive team.  The role will be focussed on promoting student attendance, through proactive engagement with young people and their families. Previous experience would be preferred but is not essential, as training will be given.  The role is part of an overall pastoral support attendance team and will work to support the school’s aims in ensuring that all students have an excellent learning experience.

Further information for the role and an application form can be found at www.cockermouthschool.org.  Interested applicants can contact us to discuss this exciting role with one of our Senior Leadership Team by emailing recruitment@cockermouthschool.org

Cockermouth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of students, engages with young people and staff on policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Cockermouth School is a Safeguarding School. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake an enhanced DBS and where appropriate to the post, a requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification declaration.

Applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of sex, race, marital status or disability.  Disables applicants who meet the essential criteria will be interviews.

Why Cockermouth School?
•    Beautiful location on the edge of the Lake District National Park.
•    A supportive and inclusive team.
•    Professional development and training opportunities.
•    A chance to make a real impact on students' education and well-being.

A covering letter and application form should be returned to recruitment@cockermouthschool.org no later than 09:00 on Friday 25 April 2025.

Clerk to Governors 

BS5 Clerk to Governors Level 2 £25,183 per annum ,  pro rata (term time only) £13.05 per hour, approximately 10 hrs. per month to an annual maximum of 120. Permanent

Start date: negotiable
Approximately 10 hrs. per month to an annual maximum of 120, Permanent.

Are you looking for a flexible part-time role, where you can work from home as well as spend time with a committed team in a beautiful setting?

Bridekirk Dovenby Board of Governors are seeking to appoint a Clerk, an important part of the effective running of our school. You will provide administrative support to the Board ensuring the governing body can fulfil their duties.

The main duties of this position are to advise the governing body on governance, procedural and constitutional matters, manage memberships, administer meetings, maintain appropriate records and manage information, in line with relevant legislation, guidance and best practice. The clerk will be provided with all relevant training to allow them to fulfil this position.

The successful candidate will have experience of working effectively in a clerk / administrative or secretarial role and be motivated and able to work independently. Candidates should also have experience of effective record keeping, strong IT and communication skills and be committed to maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Over the year, the clerk is expected to attend a minimum of 4 full governing body and 3 (x3) sub-committee meetings which are usually held during the evening and are a mixture of online and face to face. These are arranged in September for the academic year ahead. The remainder of the hours can be worked at the clerk’s discretion.

Bridekirk Dovenby Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory check sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For more information or to apply for the role, please visit the vacancies section of our website https://www.bridekirkdovenby.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/ or phone the school office on 01900829889.

Completed application forms along with an accompanying letter should be submitted to Mrs. Rose Rowlands, Chair of governors by noon on Friday 25th April 2025. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. If you have any questions or would like to visit the school for an informal chat about the role, please contact us.

We are operating a rolling recruitment process, and as such urge applications to be submitted as soon as possible.

 Interviews TBC

Required  as soon as possible 

Fixed Term Contract until July 2029 or as long as EHCP child attends Kirkbampton School

PCD5 £25,183 , per annum ,  pro rata Term Time only 38 +1 week inset
19 hours per week.      
Monday-Thursday 9.30am to 12.00 & 1.00- 2.15pm  
Friday 9.15am to 12.00 & 1.00-2.15pm during term time

Kirkbampton CE School are seeking to appoint a skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our lovely school.  The role will be to support a child with learning delay who is currently in Y2.  

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate :-

•    Has a relevant NVQ2 qualification or higher
•    Has recent relevant experience of working with children 
•    Is calm, patient and nurturing
•    Is resilient, committed and flexible and able to think on their feet
•    Builds excellent relationships with children, staff and parents
•    Supports the Christian ethos of the school
•    Works well with a team of staff as the child moves through the school.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). 

If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. 

You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Cumbria County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Cumbria County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Essential Qualifications
•  NVQ 2  or above qualification (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications
•   First Aid
•   Safeguarding

Essential Experience
•  Experience of working with SEN children within a classroom environment.

Desirable Experience
•  Experience of working with children with language delay

For an informal discussion please contact Mrs A Armstrong

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). 

If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Cumbria County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Additional Info
Applications and further details are available from/returnable to https://www.kirkbampton.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

Applications should be emailed to head@kirkbampton.cumbria.sch.uk or posted to the school.

Closing Date    Friday 25th April 2025 12 noon
Proposed interview date Thursday 8th May 2025, AM 
 

Required  July 2025

BS5 £25 ,183 per annum , pro rata  (£13.05 per hour)
Term  Term Time only 38 
Perm / FTC    Permanent Contract.
Hours  1 hour per week (which includes 6 evening meeting per academic school year) 
 

Kirkbampton CE Primary School are looking to appoint a Clerk to the Governors to join our School for 38 hours per annum.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified or experienced individuals who have excellent listening and oral and written communication skills as well as good ICT skills. This role is permanent, subject to a probationary period.

The main responsibilities of the role are to:
•    Provide advice to the governing body on governance, constitutional and procedural matters
•    Provide effective administrative support to the governing body and its committees, including attending and recording minutes for full governing body meetings (6 per year).
•    Ensure the governing body is properly constituted
•    Manage information effectively in accordance with legal requirements

In return we can offer you:
•        An outstanding staff and trustee team who are friendly and supportive
   A school ethos which values every member of the school community
•    Flexible working (except for meetings)

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Cumbria County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Cumbria County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Closing Date    Friday 6th June 12 noon
Proposed interview date w/c 16th June (time TBC)

Desirable Experience
•    Previous work either as part of a Governing Body or Clerk to Governor experience.

For an informal discussion please contact Mrs A Armstrong

Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Cumbria County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Additional Info
Applications and further details are available from/returnable to
Address:    Application forms available from our school website https://www.kirkbampton.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

Applications should be emailed to head@kirkbampton.cumbria.sch.uk 
or posted to the school.

 

Exam Invigilator

Casual Post 

To support the day-to-day operation of examination venues which will include (but is not limited to):
•    To assist in the preparation of the examination room ensuring that it meets the JCQ requirements.
•    Assisting with setting up for examinations by transporting equipment and examination papers to venues and laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures.
•    Closely follow and enforce exam procedures and regulations. 
•    Assist candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted inside examination venues. 
•    Ensure candidates do not talk once inside the examination venues. 
•    Invigilate during examinations; deal with queries raised by candidates and deal with exam irregularities in accordance with strict procedures. 
•    Checking attendance during examinations. 
•    Record details of late arrivals and early leavers and collect scripts from early leavers. 
•    Ensure that candidates are aware of the start and finishing times of examinations. 
•    Escort candidates from examination venues during the examinations as required and supervise candidates whilst outside examination venues. 
•    Escort candidates on toilet break ensuring no unauthorised material is consulted and that examination regulations are observed at all times. 
•    Report any breach of examination rules to the responsible person immediately and the Examinations Officer 

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References and a Self-Disclosure Form will be sought prior to interview. In accordance with KCSIE 2024, online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged. 
If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm,  then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, hr@changinglives.education or T: 01946 820 356.

For further details about this role, please visit https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2025-WLA-36221

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Closing date is 09.00 on 04 April 2025