Silloth Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant

The start date will be Tuesday, 7th January 2025

Pro-rata full time salary is £24,309 but the position is part-time at 20 hours per week. The hours will 9.45 – 1.45 Monday to Friday 

The salary is OP1 (£12.60 per hour).

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

If you would like to apply for this position, please email the school on [email protected] for an application form, or call in at the office.

Application forms must be supported by a letter of application, outlining why you think you are suited to the position and your experience working with children.

The deadline for applications is noon on Friday, 29th November 2024 
Interviews will be held on Thursday, 5th December 2024

Application forms are available from the school office or can be downloaded from the Cumberland Council website https://legacy.cumberland.gov.uk/eLibrary/Content/Internet/541/4247991132.pdf

Safeguarding

Silloth Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils.  All adults working or volunteering within the school will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and have references received and followed-up before any offer of a position/role will be made.

An opportunity has arisen whereby we are looking to appoint a dedicated and professional Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible. You will work as part of the school team as well as supporting children with specific needs. You will need to be able to demonstrate an excellent level of understanding of children will specific needs and how they can be best supported to ensure they thrive in mainstream education.

Salary: PCD5A (£25,183 annual wage £13.05/hr – term time only) 30 hours per week.

To start as soon as possible.
 
The successful candidate will be expected to: 
•    Have good Maths and English skills 
•    Maintain a caring, friendly and supportive approach at all times 
•    Be able to work well with others as part of an effective team
•    Work in partnership with colleagues and external agencies to promote a creative and stimulating learning environment 
•    Provide and deliver learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning to suit the needs of allocated pupils 
•    Respond to the needs of pupils and adapt approaches as required 

In return we can offer you: 
•    Delightful, well-motivated children with enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn 
•    Dedicated, hardworking and friendly colleagues 
•    A workplace dedicated to giving the best for children and ensuring all achieve their potential

You will be working within a busy and dynamic teaching environment and will need to have a passion and commitment to wanting our young children to develop a life-long love of learning by being a positive and supportive role model.

You will need to be patient, hard-working and have high expectations of yourself and pupils.

At St. Cuthbert’s School we value and cherish all our children, regardless of their needs and challenges, and we would expect the same from any successful applicant.

The successful candidates will use a variety of strategies to support and engage our pupils and will be an important member of our team, working closely with the SENDCo, class teachers and school leadership.

Candidates will be expected to be proactive and bring a positive approach to work, whilst a commitment to the wider life of the school is also important.

You will also assist the teaching staff in the preparation of the learning environment, liaising with parents, maintaining pupil records, and carrying out a range of administrative tasks to support the teaching staff. Good experience of working with children and relevant qualifications are required.

The school offers an exciting and enriched curriculum through a wide range of activities, both within the classroom but also through the wider environment. Your primary focus will be on supporting children to be able to access this curriculum to ensure that they make excellent progress.

This will involve you working with teachers and the SENDCo to adapt the curriculum the broad and balanced curriculum offer to meet the individual needs including the teaching of reading, involvement in PE sessions, going on school trips and residentials. We provide a full programme of extra-curricular activities, outdoor learning programmes and sporting opportunities.

You will also be involved in leading playtime activities with children and supporting within the hall during dinner times.

This position is permanent. The hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 3.30pm each day.

St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applications will be subject to vetting and recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS, excellent references and a pre-medical assessment. 
 
If you think you could the person we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you. 

For any further information on the role, please contact the Head Teacher, Mrs Hutchinson, on 01228 818201.  You can download the application pack from our website www.st-cuthberts-carlisle.co.uk/aboutus/vacancies.

We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date: Monday 25th November

Interview date: Wednesday 27th November

St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School is a part of the Mater-Christi Multi Academy Trust.  Successful candidates will be employees of the Mater-Christi MAT.

At our school, we are committed to safeguarding all children. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, suitable references and a work place health assessment before commencing employment. 
 

Science Teacher
Required September 2025

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is situated on the edge of the Great Border City of Carlisle, on an elevated site with open views over the countryside and city. Located within a short drive from the Lake District National Park and easy access to M6 motorway providing links to both South West Scottish Borders and beautiful Cumbria. Our brand-new school offers a modern, airy environment with excellent facilities. Ofsted recently judged the school as “good” in all areas with the Science Department in particular a strength of the school. We are seeking to appoint a creative, forward thinking and dynamic Science Teacher on a permanent, full time basis. From September 2024, up to £6000 will be available for teachers working in key STEM and technical subjects. For more information, please visit www.gov.uk/government/news/teachers-to-get-up-to-6000-extra-to-teach-vital-subjects 

Our Science department comprises of specialist teachers in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. We deliver the National Curriculum using Activate resources to KS3, then we move on to AQA Trilogy supported by AQA Triple Award. As we have specialists in all fields we are able to deliver A Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Applied Science. As a department we are lucky to be supported by two excellent technicians who support us with our practical work, they are always on hand to try new practicals and enjoy coming up with new ways to carry out practicals.  In our new school building we are all located on the same floor, with six large science labs and an enviably large prep room, all with views across the playing fields and farm fields. 

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will be subject to satisfactory DBS and health checks.
For an informal chat about the post or to request to visit our school please contact Declan McArdle, Deputy Headteacher on 01228 404942 or [email protected]
Application packs can be requested by emailing [email protected] or downloaded from our website at http://newman.cumbria.sch.uk/Vacancies/

Your application form should be supported by a letter of no more than two pages of A4.

Completed application forms can either be forwarded to the email address above or by post addressed to Finance.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon Monday 2nd December 2024.
Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email

Permanent Senior Teaching Assistant experienced in working with children who have social and emotional mental health difficulties.

PCD7 £27,711-£28,624 per annum pro rata (30 hours per week, 44.6 weeks per year) term time only/ £14.36 - £14.84 per hour.

We are looking to appoint a motivated, experienced and kind Senior Teaching Assistant to join our staff team from January 2025. The role will include supporting a child with social and emotional mental health difficulties, teaching small phonics groups and providing short one-to-one interventions for a range of pupils. There will be a requirement to supervise whole classes in unforeseen circumstances. Experience of supporting children using a nurturing and relational approach is essential. Recent autism training and experience working with autistic pupils would be desirable. RWI and Team Teach training are also desirable.

You will need to:
Adapt learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupil/s under the direction of a qualified teacher; 
Work closely with the teacher to share assessment and help plan next steps;
Contribute to meetings, reviews and IEPs where appropriate;
Support pupils’ holistic development and well-being;
Consistently display high expectations of yourself and pupils; 
Shows initiative and creativity in helping to provide a stimulating, purposeful, caring and friendly learning environment and resources which challenge, inspire and meet children's learning needs; 
Engage enthusiastically with on-going training;
Communicate and work effectively with other professionals; 
Be an inspirational role model who is fully involved in the life of the school;
Support the Catholic ethos of the school.

St. Begh’s is a very friendly and welcoming school where staff work closely together to achieve the very best for our pupils. Children are well-behaved, fun-loving and enthusiastic learners. Visits to the school are most welcome. Please contact Miss Dixon in the School Office to arrange an appointment and/or receive a pack. 

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure for Regulated Activity and will require the completion of a criminal history/suitability self-disclosure form prior to interview. Satisfactory references, pre-employment ID and medical checks will also be required before any offer is finalised. 

Application closing date: 28th November 2024

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 2nd December 2024.
 

Required as soon as possible 

Thwaites School is seeking to appoint an After School Club Assistant for our thriving after school provision.  We are looking for someone who is energetic, passionate and enthusiastic to join our friendly, motivated and supportive team.

Working hours will be 10 hours per week between 3.30 pm and 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only).

PCD 3 £24,404 (B) per annum pro rata , hourly rate £12.64

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner who:
•    Has a passion for working with children.
•    Is able to lead the day to day organisation of the After School Club.
•    Is able to create a safe, welcoming and friendly environment delivering high quality creative play opportunities embracing each child’s individual needs, unique qualities and personalities.
•    Is able to liaise with the school with regard to the needs of the children who attend the After School Club.
•    Is able to provide care, play opportunities and activities in a homely and nurturing environment, with regard to the individual development needs of the children and age ranges of children.
•    Fully supports inclusive practice and ensure that all children can be involved in the activities offered if they wish.
•    Is able to consult and liaise with the children and involve them in the planning of activities.

Qualifications required:  NVQ Level 2

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check is required for this post as are up to date and relevant references.

Candidates are welcome to visit the school by making an appointment with the school office on 01229 772554.

Please contact Mrs S Bawden for an application form by emailing [email protected]

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