Fixed Term, Part Time, Teaching Assistant

27.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.45am – 3.15pm. Term Time Only

PCD5 FTE Salary : £23,893 per annum pro rata – Hourly rate £12.38, term time only

The Governors at Distington Community School are seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to work mainly as a one to one support from 1st September 2024 until 18th July 2025 (subject to the needs of the pupil, and the pupil remaining at Distington Community School) This post is fixed term due to unconfirmed EHCP funding. 

Main functions: to assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupil you have been assigned, to enable him/her to make best use of educational opportunities available to them. 

1.    To aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by, for example:
-    Clarifying and explaining instructions.
-    Ensuring the pupil can use equipment and materials provided.
-    Motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to the child’s needs.
-    Assisting in weaker areas of need and following planned lessons or schemes of work.
-    Network with class teacher, parents, SENDCO and other professionals about Individual Education Plans and Educational Health Care Plans, contributing to the planning, delivery, and review process where necessary.
-    Provide additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher or SENDCO.
-    Use own initiative and experience to plan and deliver stimulating and meaningful tasks. 
2.    To establish supportive relationships with pupil(s) involved. 
3.    To promote the acceptance and inclusion of the pupil, encouraging the pupil to interact with others in an appropriate and exceptional manor. 
4.    Monitor the pupil’s response to learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt activities. 
5.    To give positive encouragement and feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain the pupil’s efforts and develop self-resilience.
6.    To support the pupil in developing social skills both in and out of the classroom.
7.    To provide regular feedback on the pupil’s learning and behaviour to the teacher/SENDCO, including feedback on the strategies adopted. 
8.    Where appropriate, to know and apply positive handling strategies techniques for which training will be provided if needed. 
9.    To know and comply with the school’s policies. 
10.    To implement and follow reasonable adaptations to learning and the class environment.
11.    To take part in training activities offered by the school to further knowledge and skills of working with a child with specific learning needs. 
In return we can offer:
-    A collaborative working environment with supporting staff
-    An experienced team who will off a high level of support. 
-    CPD opportunities 
-    A school that ensures that the safeguarding and mental health and well-being of pupils and staff is a priority. 

Distington Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in our Safer Recruitment Policy. 

Please contact the school if you wish to discuss the job role further and ask any questions you may have.

Application forms and further information is available on our school website https://www.distington-comm.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

Completed application forms to be submitted to [email protected]

Closing date is Thursday 6th June at 12pm
Short listing of candidates will take place on Thursday 6th June / Friday 7th June.
Interviews will take place on Friday 14th June. 

Two - Higher Level Teaching Assistants. (HLTA’s)
Start Date: 2nd September 2024

Hours: 35 per week term time only 

The Governors and Headteacher of our school are looking to appoint two experienced, inspirational, enthusiastic and highly skilled HLTA’s. 

Our inspiration is our Mission Statement;
Why are we here?
Jesus told us to love one another.
We do this by showing respect and caring for each other.
We want everyone to do their best at all times and take pride in themselves because each one of us is special to God.

HLTA General purpose and job role;
-    Take responsibility for classroom assistance working with class teachers in order to promote effective teaching and learning for pupils. 
-    To be able to work independently and as part of a team; providing Preparation, Planning and Assessment (PPA) cover throughout the school. 
-    Support and supervise pupils throughout the school day whilst promoting pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion 
-    Give support to pupils, individually or in groups so that they can all access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement   

Main Duties and Key Accountabilities.
-   Support the Class Teacher in delivering whole class, group and individual teaching 
-     To support individuals and groups to help them learn. 
-    Provide written and verbal feedback
-    Motivate and progress pupils’ learning following school policies and guidance from Teachers 
-    Organise and safely manage an appropriate learning environment and resources 
-    Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils; including those with specific needs, both in the classroom as part of first quality teaching and through intervention work. 
-    Use positive behaviour management strategies in line with the school’s policy and procedures to contribute to a purposeful learning environment and encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively with others. 
-    To establish an effective and purposeful learning environment in partnership with the teachers and other colleagues. 
-    To support teachers in assessing the needs of individual children. 
-    To observe, record and feedback information on pupil performance. 
-    Assist with break time / lunchtime supervision including facilitating games and activities
-    Supporting educational visits and extracurricular activities 
-    To take safeguarding seriously and be observant and follow the schools safeguarding policy 
-    Take responsibility for own training and development, attending training courses both necessary and as appropriate. 
-    To communicate and liaise with staff, pupils, parents, governors and other members of the local community as appropriate 

Other Key Aspects of the role may include; 
-    Record basic pupil data
-    Support children’s earning through play 
-    Support pupils with computing 
-    Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene as required, whilst encouraging independence 

Experience and Qualification requirements; 
-    GCSE at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including Maths and English 
-    Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent; ie – NVQ earning support, Working with children 
-    Experience of working in an educational setting
-    Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)
-    Other relevant training; First Aid, Safeguarding, 
-    Excellent communication and organisation skills 
-    Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults and work as art of a team 

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  To arrange a visit please contact the school office on:  Tel: 01946 830433 Email: [email protected] 

The school is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks are required for this post, as are excellent professional references. 

For an application pack and further details please email: [email protected] 

Applications, when submitted, should be sent electronically to the above address if possible or posted to the school address to arrive by 12 noon on Thursday 27th June. 
Interviews will be held on Thursday 4th July and all candidates selected for interview will be notified before 5pm on Monday 1st July 4pm by email.
 

Teacher Of English 
Required September 2024 Or As Soon As Possible Therafter 
Full/ Part Time Permanent Contract 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented teacher to join our English   Department.  We want a person who is passionate about learning and teaching English 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.

As a department, we are committed to delivering quality first teaching whilst reducing the workload of staff. It has been our priority over the last few years to create quality shared resources and a marking policy that is beneficial to both students and staff. 

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/ part time permanent post.

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 Wednesday, 19th June 2024
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter

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

Teacher

Start date: 1st September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Part time 0.55 FTE.

This position is part time and initially fixed term for one year (due to fluctuating numbers) with a view to being made permanent.

Bowness-on-Solway Primary School offers a unique opportunity to join an exciting family school. We are looking for a teacher who possesses a love of learning, and is committed, dynamic, caring and nurturing. Our children are enthusiastic, creative and a delight to know. We are a team of very supportive colleagues, parents and governors who would make you feel extremely welcome.

We are looking for someone who is well-motivated and driven to deliver high-quality learning, always going above and beyond as part of our school family.
We are seeking to appoint a teacher working across key stages 1 and 2, predominantly with children in years 5 & 6. 

The successful applicant will:
•    Be suitably qualified and experienced to work with pupils in key stages 1 and 2;
•    Work flexible hours as per the needs of the school;
•    Be enthusiastic, dynamic and committed to supporting pupil outcomes;
•    Demonstrate the highest of standards to deliver outstanding pupil progress.

Bowness-on-Solway Primary School is accessible from Carlisle, Wigton and the surrounding areas. It is set in a stunning rural location with open and uninterrupted views of the Lakeland fells and access to the beach on the idyllic Solway Firth. The school boasts a wealth of outdoor space including our own forest and pond areas. It was judged to be ‘good’ by Ofsted in 2021 and was recently recognised as performing in the top 1% of schools across the country with regard to KS2 mathematics, reading and writing.

Pupil and staff well-being are the highest priorities of the headteacher and governors.
You are very welcome to visit the school for a tour and an opportunity to ask any questions. Call the school office on 016973 51384 to arrange this. 

Application forms and further information are available from:
[email protected]
016973 51384

We encourage you to have a look at our website and our Facebook page:
www.bowness-on-solway.cumbria.sch.uk
www.facebook.com/BownessSchool

Bowness-on-Solway Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff to adhere to this. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and references will be sought.

Closing date for applications: Midday on Thursday 13th June 2024
Shortlisting: Thursday 13th June 2024
Interviews: Thursday 20th June 2024
 

Permanent Post
20 Hours Per Week
Term Time (40weeks)

The successful candidate will:
•           Under the instruction/guidance of senior staff provide general administrative/financial support.
•           Undertake reception duties, providing a professional and welcoming appearance to the school for staff, students, visitors and members of the public.
•           Undertake a range of general administrative duties, including word processing, maintenance of spreadsheets, filing and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail.
•           Develop a broad understanding of the wide variety of roles within the academy support team.
•           Undertake a range of reprographics duties including, photocopying, laminating etc.

If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm,  then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, [email protected] or T: 01946 820 356.

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 will be sought prior to interview.

For further details about this role, please visit our website https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149818/EDV-2023-SBVPS-29313 
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Closing date is 12:00 Tuesday 04 June 2024
 

Start date either Sept 24 or after Oct half term

Part-time (0.55) KS2 Teacher – maternity cover.

About Us:
Hayton C of E Primary School is a vibrant, loving and inclusive primary school dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for all our pupils. Our school motto is ‘Mighty Oaks from Little Acorns Grow’. We are committed to academic excellence and the holistic development of each child where we all live by our school values of ‘Love, Joy, Aspiration and Wonder’.
This is an EXCITING OPPORTUNITY to join our #teamhayton family and work in our ‘GREAT’ school with the best children, staff and community ever!

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and passionate part-time primary school teacher to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a mixed age Year 3/4 or Year 4/5 class for 5 mornings per week.
•    You will:
Have a proven track record of delivering good or outstanding outcomes for children;
•    Be innovative in your approaches to delivering engaging and exciting lessons;
•    Have a secure understanding of assessment and be able to place this at the centre of your teaching;
•    Have a ‘can do’ mentality with a desire to overcome challenges;
•    Be a team-player with excellent communication and inter-personal skills;
Be a reflective practitioner who has exceptionally high expectations of your own practice.
•    Be ready to ‘muck in’ whenever the need arises;
•    Proactively go ‘above and beyond’ for our children, school and community;
•    Have a sense of humour and love for life, learning and children.

In return, we offer:
•    Wonderful, exceptionally well-behaved children, who are enthusiastic and keen to learn and an absolute joy to teach;
•    A welcoming, kind work environment, with high expectations and support
•    An inclusive school, where high standards and excellence are valued;
•    A supportive team of staff who work with ‘dedication’ determination and desire’ as a team to deliver the best possible outcomes for our school community.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and effective lessons in English and Maths.
•    Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all pupils.
•    Assess and monitor student progress, providing feedback and support where necessary.
•    Create a positive, inclusive and engaging classroom environment that encourages active learning and respect for all.
•    Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a cohesive approach to teaching and learning.
•    Lead a subject area, developing and implementing strategies to enhance the curriculum.
Qualifications and Experience:
•    Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
•    Proven experience teaching English and Maths at the primary level, preferably with mixed age groups.
•    Experience of leading a subject and contributing to whole school improvement.
•    Strong classroom management skills.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•    A commitment to ongoing professional development.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a completed application form and a cover letter to [email protected] by 14th June 2024. Please clearly state how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role. Please also state ‘what else’ you can bring to our #teamhayton family.

For further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school. 

Details of the vacancy and application form can be found on the website: https://www.hayton.cumbria.sch.uk/information/job-vacancies.html

Hayton C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in our Safeguarding Policy.

Closing date for applications will be 14th June 2024 
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 17th June at 3.30pm
Interviews will take place on the week beginning 17th June 2024.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Permanet Role 

Monday - Friday (5 Hours A Week) Term Time (39 Weeks)

St  Bees Village school is looking to recruit a mid day supervisor to work 5 hours a week, 1 hour per day from 12:00 until 13:00 to supervise children in the school hall whilst they eat their lunch and out at play.  It is rewarding and valued role within school and requires someone who is good with children and happy to help.

The successful candidate will:
•    Ensuring the supervision of pupils at appropriate times
•    organising the effective transfer or responsibilities for pupils’ welfare between midday supervisory staff and teachers
•    Ensuring that all minor problems and infringements of disciplinary rules are dealt with swiftly and effectively,.
•    Reporting persistent unruly behaviour or more serious breaches of discipline to a senior member of the teaching staff by the process established in the School.
•    Reporting any emergency or serious incident to the Head teacher or Deputy Headteacher immediately
•    Seek prompt assistance for any accidents/incidents in accordance with established school procedures
•    Ensuring that health and safety practices and procedures affecting pupils are maintained during the midday break

If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm,  then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, [email protected] or T: 01946 820 356.

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 will be sought prior to interview.

For further details about this role, please visit our website https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149818/EDV-2023-SBVPS-29313 
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Closing date is 12.00 Monday 10 June 2024 
 

Fixed term based on the needs of the child (32hrs per week), Teaching Assistant SEN 1:1 Support

Required as soon as possible 

PCD7 (£24,294 annual wage £12.59/hr – term time only)

A unique opportunity has arisen whereby we are looking to appoint a dedicated and professional SEND Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible. You will work as part of the Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) team to support those 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. 
 
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.

Within this role, you will provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child with complex and specific needs in Key Stage 1.

 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. Whilst your primary focus will be on supporting individual 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 fixed term (based on the needs of the specific child). The hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am 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 10th June, 12 noon

Interview date: Friday 14th June

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. 
 

Early Years or KS1 Teaching Assistant – 32.5 hours per week, fixed term for one year due to budgetary funding , Term Time only

Start Date: Monday 1st September 2024 
PCD5 £23,893 pro rata

Brook Street School is looking to appoint a dedicated, skilled and caring teaching assistant to work either within our early years unit or in key stage one. Set in the heart of Carlisle, Brook Street is a fantastic place to work. We serve a rich and diverse community of children and families and view this as a strength of the school. Within our school community we have children with a wide range of needs, including speech and language needs, English as an additional language and special educational needs. The successful candidate would form part of the team delivering across all of these needs and we would provide training and support required. 

The successful candidate should be:
•    A dedicated and caring early years or infant practitioner
•    Able to work as part of a team 
•    Dedicated to the well-being of all the children at the school.
•    Committed to developing and enhancing their own professional practice.  
•    Creative and flexible to meet the needs of all pupils. 
•    Be able to foster strong relationships with parents, governors, colleagues and other professionals.
•    Play a full and active role in the wider life of the school
•    Committed to their own professional development

We can offer:
•    A good school (March 2022).
•    Happy, hardworking, polite and well-behaved children who love to learn. 
•    A supportive and welcoming staff team.
•    A fantastic learning environment
•    A commitment to your ongoing professional development.
•    A commitment to offering all children access to a wider curriculum.  
•    A diverse and culturally rich school community. 

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS enhanced disclosure will be required for this post.

Application forms and further details can be obtained from either:-

The school website: www.brookstreetschool.co.uk > Our School > Vacancies

Email the school office: [email protected]. (Please note that school is closed for half term from Saturday 25th May until Sunday 2nd June inclusive and so emails and telephones will not be manned during this period.
Queries to school office: 01228 558724

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. We have opportunities available at 2pm on Monday 10th June 2024 or at 4pm on Wednesday 12th June 2024. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. 

Application closing date: 9:00am Monday 17th June 2024
Shortlisting: Tuesday 18th June 2024 
Interviews: Monday 24th June 2024

Two Experienced Teaching Assistants

Start Date: 2nd September 2024

Hours: 35 per week
 Grade: PCD5 FTE Salary: £23,893 per annum pro rata Hourly Rate: £12.38, term time only
 

The Governors and Headteacher of our school are looking to appoint two experienced, inspirational, enthusiastic and highly skilled  teaching assistants.
  
Our inspiration is our Mission Statement;
Why are we here?
Jesus told us to love one another.
We do this by showing respect and caring for each other.
We want everyone to do their best at all times and take pride in themselves because each one of us is special to God.

Teaching Assistant
To support the class teacher in the delivery of the National Curriculum to our pupils, working in partnership with parents, teachers and the school to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make excellent progress. Experience working with primary school aged children is essential. 

Main Duties 
• To support individuals and groups to help them learn. 
• To establish an effective and purposeful learning environment in partnership with the teachers and other colleagues. 
• To support teachers in assessing the needs of individual children. 
• To observe, record and feedback information on pupil performance. 

Other Key Aspects of the role 
• To assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards 
• To plan, lead and facilitate group activities 
• To plan and lead one to one teaching and intervention 
• To promote inclusion of all the pupils in the school, including those with physical, learning and behaviour difficulties 
• To assist with behaviour management within and outside the classroom 
• To work with the classroom teachers to implement Individual Education Plans and develop resources for pupils who have: English as a second language, speech or language impairments or behaviour that interferes with learning and relationships 
• To assist pupils’ social development, progress and achievement outside the classroom 
• To take safeguarding seriously and be observant and follow the schools safeguarding policy 

Wider School Support
• To supervise pupils in the playground, dining hall when directed. 
• To assist with therapy. Eg: physical, occupational or language 
• To maintain pupil and family confidentiality 
• To attend regular meetings and training as required 
• To communicate and liaise with staff, pupils, parents, governors and other members of the local community as appropriate 
• To be first aid trained (Paediatric Training) 

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  To arrange a visit please contact the school office on:  Tel: 01946 830433 Email: [email protected] 

The school is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks are required for this post, as are excellent professional references. 

For an application pack and further details please email: [email protected] 

Applications, when submitted, should be sent electronically to the above address if possible or posted to the school address to arrive by 12 noon on Tuesday 25th June 2024. 

Interviews will be held on Monday 1st July 2024 and all candidates selected for interview will be notified before 5pm on Friday 28th June 2024 by email.