Permanent Higher Level Teaching Assistant             
Required from 23rd February 2026 (or as soon as possible)

The Governors of Jericho Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible. You must have excellent numeracy and literacy skills, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.  A working understanding of effective teaching and learning is essential, and you must be able to demonstrate an understanding of how children learn.  There may be some flexibility in this role – either Full Time or 0.5 Part Time.  Please state your preference on your application form. 

Salary  PCD 8ii £32,061 - £32,957 pro rata term time

You must be able to:
•    Provide PPA cover for class teachers (using planned schemes of work).
•    Be supportive, nurturing and understanding with high expectations of learning and behaviour. 
•    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 children, staff and parents. 
•    Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
•    Support pupils consistently while recognising and responding to their individual needs
•    Promote independence and employ strategies to develop self-resilience

We can offer:
•    A caring, friendly school 
•    A staff team committed to achieving high standards who act with children at heart,
•    Enthusiastic pupils, staff and parents,
•    A commitment to continued professional development
•    A forward- looking school, keen to accept new challenges
•    A dedicated, hard-working Governing Board

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required. 

Please ensure you visit the vacancies section on our school website for important further information regarding recruitment at Jericho Primary School 
https://jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/

Applicants are warmly invited to visit the school.

Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Application forms and job description are available from our school office at [email protected]

Completed application forms should be returned, marked confidential to the Senior School Administrator Mrs Sarah Spires at [email protected]

Closing Date: Monday 2nd Feb 2026
Interview Date:  Monday 9th Feb 2026
 

Clerk to the Management Committee

Hours:  10 hours per month; term-time only

 Permanent

 BS5 (Grade 5, plus JWC points) £13.47 per hour (£25,989 per annum, full-year, full-time
equivalent)

Start Date:   Negotiable on successful appointment.  Candidate  contractual requirements will be considered

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised, efficient administrator with excellent communication skills to support our Management Committee.
The Clerk will have a knowledge of effective governance practice and will advise the Management Committee on all procedural and constitutional matters, manage memberships, administer meetings, and maintain appropriate records.  

There are 4 Management Committee and 9 Sub-committee meetings per year, which are scheduled each September for the year ahead.  Meetings are typically held in the late afternoon / early evening.  Other working hours are scheduled at the Clerk’s discretion.

In return for your hard work, commitment and dedication we can offer you:
•    Comprehensive training
•    Support from our Management Committee and our Senior Leadership Team
•    A competitive salary

For more information and to apply, please visit the schools’ web-site - www.westcumbrialearningcentre.co.uk

The school's ethos supports equality of opportunity for all.

West Cumbria Learning Centre 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.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.  However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'.  These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, to be returned to the school prior to the date of the interview.  You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.  If your application is successful, this criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

In addition to the above, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on short-listed candidates.  This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.

Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Closing Date:  Rolling advert 

Interview Dates:        TBC
 

Kitchen Assistant

OP1 £12.66 per hour (£24,413 per annum, full-year, full-time equivalent)

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Hours: 10 hours per week; term-time only, plus 1 week
                                                
Start Date:  Negotiable on successful appointment.  Candidate contractual requirements will be considered.

We are seeking a motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our dedicated team and help provide a healthy and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our pupils and staff. This role is ideal for someone looking for flexible, term-time work that fits around other commitments.

What We're Looking For:
•    A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and work as part of a team
•    Good communication skills
•    Ability to work calmly under pressure and switch between tasks with ease
•    An interest in food and nutrition and a passion for providing a quality service
•    Previous experience in a catering or school environment is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be provided
•    A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is essential, and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. 

For more information and to apply, please visit the schools’ web-site - www.westcumbrialearningcentre.co.uk

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.  However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'.  These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, to be returned to the school prior to the date of the interview.  You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.  If your application is successful, this criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

In addition to the above, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on short-listed candidates.  This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.

Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Closing Date: 5pm, 23rd February 2026

Interview Dates:  w/c 2nd March 2026

Temporary Part Time Teaching Assistant – maternity cover

Salary: PCD5, £25,989 per annum pro rata (FTE 37 hpw) term time only.

Due to the success and expansion of our 2 year old provision we are seeking to appoint an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support our Little Acorns. This is a part time post working Monday- Friday 8.30-12.30pm with one additional afternoon on a rota basis (1-3.30pm), 22.5hrs/week.  Required to start on Monday 9th March 2026 until current post holder returns.

We are looking for a person who:
-    Is qualified and has experience in EYFS provision
-    displays a strong commitment to continuing to raise standards and levels of achievement
-    is flexible and works well as part of a team
-    is motivated and enthusiastic about working with children
-    is committed to supporting the Christian ethos and values of the school
We can offer:-
• Positive and enthusiastic children
• A professional, hardworking and committed team
• Strong links with the community and other local schools
• Supportive and caring environment for all children and staff to flourish

Application forms and further details are available on the school website: www.maryport.cumbria.sch.uk where further details can be found.

SAFER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
The school pays full regard to the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. The Governing Body will prevent people who pose a risk of harm from working with children by adhering to statutory responsibilities to carry out appropriate checks on staff or others who work unsupervised with children. Any successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The closing date for applications is 2nd February 2026 with interviews being held on the week beginning 9th February 2026

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment. Please ring or e-mail to book. All completed applications are to be emailed to - [email protected]