Teaching Assistant (Early Years & KS1) (15 hours permanent plus up to 11 hours on a temporary basis)

‘Learning Together, Growing Together’
“We are a small family with big, caring hearts, striving to be the best that we can be, treating each other with respect and, knowing God is always with us on our learning journey.”  We are proud of our caring school where the personal development of pupils is a recognised strength.

Braithwaite CE Primary School has the exciting opportunity to welcome a new staff member to our team, ideally to start on 23rd February (or as soon as possible thereafter).  

Teaching Assistant 15-26 hours per week, 15 hours permanent, up to 11 hours temporary, Grade 5 SCP6, PCD5 (£25,989 per annum, pro rata, term time plus 1 week INSET & holiday entitlement).

 We are seeking an excellent teaching assistant to join our dedicated and hard-working team, working in our Early Years & Key Stage 1 unit (supporting Nursery & Reception pupils in particular) and working ideally Monday to Thursday (but definitely Tuesday and Wednesday).  There are 15 hours on a permanent contract; up to a further 11 hours are linked to current nursery hours so are fixed term, though are likely to continue.  

The successful candidate will need to be:
•  A qualified teaching assistant (must have level 3 Early Years qualification) with recent experience with pupils aged 3-7 years, including those with additional needs
•  Calm and positive in promoting learning and managing pupils’ behaviour
•  Dedicated to ensuring the wellbeing and progress of all pupils 
•  Highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and caring; able to work as part of a strong team under the direction of the Early Years / Key Stage 1 teaching staff
•  Sympathetic to the Christian ethos of our school and committed to our aims and values.

We are a small school where staff tend to ‘multi-task’ so this post would ideally be combined with roles as After School Club lead & After School Club Assistant, 2.5 hours per week in each role (ideally Tuesday & Wednesday to 5:40pm, Grade 5 SCP6, PCD5 for leader, Grade 3 SCP3-4 for assistant) – see separate job descriptions for more details of these roles on our school website.

Application forms and further details about the post are available from the school website https://www.braithwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/quick-links/vacancies.html .  All applications must be on the Good Shepherd application form; CVs can not be accepted.  Visits to the school are welcome by prior arrangement with the Head of School, Laura Todhunter, or Executive Headteacher, Jo Laker, who can be contacted via email: [email protected] / [email protected]  or by phoning the school office on 017687 78356.  Please get in touch for an informal conversation or to find out more about the role(s) offered.

Closing date for applications: Friday 17th April 2026 at 9am 
Interviews planned for the afternoon of Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Braithwaite CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks are required for the post as are excellent professional references.  The school is an academy as part of the ‘Good Shepherd Trust’.  The successful candidates’ employment would be with the Good Shepherd Trust although the terms and conditions would be comparable to Cumberland Council.   Please also take a look at our school website or Facebook page for more information.

Teacher Of Computer Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Required for September 2026 
Full time, permanent contract 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented teacher to join our Computer Science and Business Department.  We want a person who is passionate about learning and teaching in their specialist field and who is willing to take part in developing the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities.  This post is suitable for an ECT or experienced teacher.

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  This is a full time permanent contract.

Please download further information and an application form from our website at 
www.st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk

Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form please to  Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at [email protected]

Please email enquiries to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at  [email protected]

Closing date for applications: noon on Monday, 20th April 2026
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter

We do reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date
 

 Teacher
 Permanent - Full-time

Irthington Village School is a small rural school close to Brampton. We are seeking to appoint a full-time permanent class teacher to join our friendly and supportive school team and teach our mixed age class (Year 2 and 3). 

This vacancy has arisen due to the retirement of our current teacher, who has been a valued member of our team. We are now looking for someone equally committed and passionate to join us and continue this high-quality work.

This role will start on the 1st September 2026.

As our Class 2 Teacher, you will create a calm, purposeful, and engaging classroom environment where children feel confident, motivated, and eager to learn. You will plan creative, well-structured lessons that support children’s progress across the curriculum while ensuring learning remains joyful, meaningful, and accessible for all.

In return you will work with a dedicated and welcoming team, teaching fantastic children who enjoy their learning. You will have the full support of the headteacher and the governors and opportunities for continuing Professional development.

 An application form and job description are available from the school website www.irthingtonvillage.cumbria.sch.uk 

A visit prior to applying is welcomed – please contact the school office to book a visit at 4.30pm on Thursday 16th April or Monday 20th April. 

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Teaching/planning task: Friday 1st May 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 6th May 2026

Safeguarding Statement
Irthington Village School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and rigorous safer recruitment procedures.