Teaching Assistant (SCP 6 £25,989 FTE pro rata) Part Time or Full Time considered 

Apprentice TA (national apprenticeship rate) full time fixed term

Term time plus 1 week (39 weeks p/a

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 are welcoming applications for the following roles to join our teams supporting all pupils at Cockermouth School and in particular pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs.  Our Learning Support Department encompasses a Specialist Resourced Provision for Autism (SRP):

•    Teaching Assistant
•    Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Successful candidates will have the initiative to work independently, a willingness to learn and develop, capacity to contribute to a team approach, flexibility and a genuine empathy for pupils with SEND. For the TA post, awareness/experience in autism and a willingness to be trained is required. Candidates should hold, or work towards, a relevant NVQ or equivalent qualification at the appropriate level.

GCSE grade 4 or above in English and maths (or equivalent) is required for all posts.  

Cockermouth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of pupils, engages with young people and staff on policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant 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.  Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed

A covering letter and completed application form should be returned to [email protected] no later than 09:00 on Monday 3 November 2025.

recruitment@ cockermouthschool.org 

More information is available on our website www.cockermouthschool.org

Permanent Full-Time School Business Manager

The governors of Seaton Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated School Business Manager to help lead our school.

Hours: 37 hours per week (46 weeks pro rata -Term time, plus 2 weeks)
Contract type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: OP10 – to OP12 £36,363 – £44,075 FTE

Reporting to: Headteacher
Responsible for: Business manager role and management of non-teaching support staff
 

Seaton Academy is a friendly and vibrant school. The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and well organised Business Manager to join our dedicated team.

The school business manager (SBM) is responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration.

They will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, and that allows other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning.

Seaton Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Governing Body will not accept applications from candidates who have been disqualified or who live in the same household as a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualifications)
Regulations 2009. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS
disclosure and references will be sought.

For more information and an application form please visit www.seatonacademy.co.uk

School Show around: On request

Closing date: Thursday 24th October 2025, 9am (e-mail application to [email protected])
Shortlisting: Friday 24th October 2025 – Monday 27th October 2025
Interviews conducted on: Friday 7th November 2025

Teacher of Mathematics 
Full-time
Two term, fixed-term contract Linked to the needs of the 2025/26 academic year
January 2026 – September 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher of mathematics to inspire and challenge students, helping them become confident, independent learners who achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our progressive and supportive maths department, teaching across the full ability range at KS3 and KS4. Applicants should hold a good honours degree (or equivalent) and demonstrate a passion for teaching maths.
Keswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and appropriate pre-employment checks, including on-line and social media screening.

Further details and an application form are available from the HR Officer, Mr Andrew Young.  By e-mail: [email protected]

Closing date: 10am Friday 17th October 2025. Early applications are encouraged.
 

Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Hours: 31 hours per week 

Start Date: Tuesday 6th January 2026

PCD5 (£25,989 per annum, pro rata) Term time only + INSET, fixed term until 17th July 2026.

The governors of Wiggonby C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Teaching Assistant, to cover maternity leave, to support pupils and staff throughout the school, but primarily within upper Key Stage 2. Candidates should hold a relevant and minimum Level 3 qualification for teaching assistants. Previous experience of supporting children with SEND would be an advantage.
This post may also suit a newly qualified teacher to gain experience of working in a school.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, warm and caring individual who is able to develop a supportive relationship with children and their families for the purpose of improving educational outcomes, self-esteem, resilience and aspiration. This may include emotional support, following structured programmes and contributing to multi-agency meetings.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a wonderful team, driving innovation and the school’s vision of delivering an outstanding education to all children.

The successful candidate will: 
•    Be a kind, caring person, who knows that children learn best in an inclusive environment.
•    Have interest/experience in working with children with different learning needs.
•    Be flexible and adaptable. 
•    Have experience of how to use creative and innovative strategies to engage children in school life and learning. 
•    Have patience and resilience when dealing with children who demonstrate challenging behaviours.
•    Have excellent communication skills.
•    Be able to work individually and as part of a team.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. Please visit https://www.wiggonby.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/ to download an application form or contact the school office should you require a paper copy.  Once complete, please email your application to [email protected]. Please note – we do not accept CVs.

Closing date: 12pm Friday 14th November 2025

We would encourage candidates to visit the school, meet the team and see the amazing work taking place in the setting. To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role further, please contact: 016973 42752 or email [email protected].
Wiggonby C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. There will be a need for the successful applicant to complete an enhanced DBS check and self-declaration form. We will also need to obtain references in advance on any candidate short-listed for interview.