Teaching Assistant/Senior Teaching Assistants - Carlisle Cumberland Council
Salary: Teaching Assistant - £13.05 per hour Senior Teaching Assistant - £14.36 - £14.83 per hour Hours: Term time only - Varying hours as required Location(s): Learning Support Service: Carlisle
Could you join us to make a positive difference to the lives of children in North Cumbria?
Due to high demand we are looking for friendly enthusiastic and hard-working individuals to join our Learning Support Service as Teaching Assistants and Senior Teaching Assistants.
Once you have joined us our friendly and dedicated team will work to find you opportunities with schools and educational establishments across the county and these can be term time contracts or longer-term prospects. Our team will build a supportive relationship with you and work to make sure we find you a position that works.
Joining the Learning Support Service in Cumberland Council offers development flexibility and variety and the opportunity to find positions that suit you. If you're interested in joining our service or would like to find out more please reach out to the contact details below for an informal discussion.
Our service includes positions supporting children with class support/1-1 support severe and complex needs additional/special educational needs.
We are also looking for TAs to support Adult Learners achieve their GCSE grades. To find out more about our Service including testimonials from staff and FAQs please go to: https://legacy.cumberland.gov.uk/childrensservices/schoolsandlearning/lss/tradedservices/learningsupportschools.asp
Special Details: • Term-time working only • No minimum set contracted hours (Initially you will be recruited to our supply register but this could soon lead to more regular/contracted work if that is what you are looking for. • Due to the nature of our busy service typically we would be looking for between 2 - 5 days availability from candidates. • Applicants need to be contactable by phone and able to at times work at short notice. • Expected reasonable distance to travel around 15 miles. • All requirements can be discussed in more detail with successful candidates.
Contact us! We would encourage an informal discussion prior to application for more details. For Learning Support - Carlisle please contact Michelle ThompsonT: 01900 706080Email: michelle.thompson@cumberland.gov.uk
DBS This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.
A Portable DBS is also welcomed.
Application and Interview information Please go to https://cumbria.gov.uk/jobsandcareers/cumberland/search.asp Then complete the attached application form (press the Apply Now button).
Safer Recruitment At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children young people and adults at risk and expects all employees volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.As a Disability Confident Employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.
Hours: 1 post at 30 hours per week with Job share considered
Workbase: Cumbria Outdoors at Hawse End Centre Portinscale
Contract: Permanent contract with Cumbria County Council
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team here at Cumbria Outdoors Hawse End Centre situated on the shores of Derwentwater. You can join our team as a Housekeeper/cook. The successful candidate will be passionate about making a difference and ensuring each person who stays with us has their dietary and comfort needs taken care of.
We provide a safe and caring enviroment for up to 73 guests. As a housekeeper/cook you will be responsible for the preparation cooking and serving of all meals including breakfast lunch and evening meal. You will also be involved in housekeeping and cleaning around the centres as required. Times of work are organaised in line with the groups requirements.
You will be reqiured to maintain high standards complete paperwork and follow all Enviromental and CCC procedures.
The ideal candidate will be motivated positive and methodical. The role involves interaction with a wider team and guests so the right person must have excellent customer service skills and communication skills.
Joining our team is a great opportunity for those looking for a rewarding and challenging role and being part of a motivated and friendly team.
In line with Covid-19 procedures all PPE will be provided.
To apply for this advert please got to: https://cumbriaoutdoors.org/jobs.asp and follow the links.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check with a Childrens Barred List check. Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children.
Interview information
This is a rolling advert and applications will be sent to the recruitment team monthly. Interviews will be arranged as and when candidates are successfully shortlisted.
We are currently operating virtual interviews. This will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software which is currently free for new users however if there are any issues with accessing this technology we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed we are happy to discuss.
What we can offer you
Cumbria County Council is a modern vibrant place to work offering a range of staff benefits including:
-Excellent training and development offers
-Flexible working opportunities
-Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Various perks and discounts schemes including money off your phone contract and local gyms
Competitive rates of pay
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Cumbria County Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.
Date posted
Reference Number
1304
£20444 - £20852 p/a (£10.60 per hour - £10.80 per hour
Teaching Assistant/Senior Teaching Assistants - Allerdale Cumberland Council
Salary: Teaching Assistant - £13.05 per hour Senior Teaching Assistant - £14.36 - £14.83 per hour Hours: Term time only - Varying hours as required Location(s): Learning Support Service: Allerdale
Could you join us to make a positive difference to the lives of children throughout Allerdale?
Due to high demand we are looking for friendly enthusiastic and hard-working individuals to join our Learning Support Service as Teaching Assistants and Senior Teaching Assistants.
Once you have joined us our friendly and dedicated team will work to find you opportunities with schools and educational establishments across the county and these can be term time contracts or longer-term prospects. Our team will build a supportive relationship with you and work to make sure we find you a position that works.
Joining the Learning Support Service in Cumberland Council offers development flexibility and variety and the opportunity to find positions that suit you. If you're interested in joining our service or would like to find out more please reach out to the contact details below for an informal discussion.
Our service includes positions supporting children with class support/1-1 support severe and complex needs additional/special educational needs.
We are also looking for TAs to support Adult Learners achieve their GCSE grades. To find out more about our Service including testimonials from staff and FAQs please go to: https://legacy.cumberland.gov.uk/childrensservices/schoolsandlearning/lss/tradedservices/learningsupportschools.asp
Special Details: • Term-time working only • No minimum set contracted hours (Initially you will be recruited to our supply register but this could soon lead to more regular/contracted work if that is what you are looking for. • Due to the nature of our busy service typically we would be looking for between 2 - 5 days availability from candidates. • Applicants need to be contactable by phone and able to at times work at short notice. • Expected reasonable distance to travel around 15 miles. • All requirements can be discussed in more detail with successful candidates.
Contact us! We would encourage an informal discussion prior to application for more details. For Learning Support - West (for Allerdale and Copeland) please contact Michelle ThompsonT: 01900 706080Email: michelle.thompson@cumberland.gov.uk
DBS This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.
A Portable DBS is also welcomed.
Application and Interview information Please go to https://cumbria.gov.uk/jobsandcareers/cumberland/search.asp Then complete the attached application form (press the Apply Now button). If shortlisted we will contact you directly and you will be invited to an interview with a member of the team.
Safer Recruitment At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children young people and adults at risk and expects all employees volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.As a Disability Confident Employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.
Required to start as soon as possible<br/><br/>The Head Teacher and Governors of Thursby Primary school wish to appoint an excellent teaching assistant to join their happy and thriving team within the village community of Thursby on the outskirts of Carlisle. <br/><br/> This post will be on a fixed term contract due to fluctuating pupil and school needs initially up until 31st August 2024.<br/><br/>The Teaching Assistant post will include working across school with send pupils and pupil premium children. This will involve working across both key stages with pupils either 1:1 or in small groups based on the needs of specific children. Knowledge and/or experience in SEND including Autism ADHD and Speech and Language is preferred. <br/><br/>Applications are welcome from both experienced and recently qualified teaching assistants and will match the person specification.<br/><br/>The successful candidate will be:<br/>• an enthusiastic resilient and creative teaching assistant with experience of providing highly effective support for pupils’ learning effective teacher liaison and good classroom management<br/>• experienced in working with pupils across the whole school community.<br/>• experienced in supporting pupils with SEND including both 1-1 and small group and those with physical speech & language emotional and behaviour needs<br/>• able to work flexibly as part of a dedicated staff team with high expectations in our small family friendly rural school<br/>• able to support the class teacher and be approachable and available to speak to relevant parents<br/>• confident to share and develop their own skills and experience further through internal/external CPD<br/><br/>We can offer you the opportunity to:<br/>• become part of a successful and happy school located on the outskirts of Carlisle<br/> • join a strong supportive staff and governor team and wider community<br/> • work with ‘love to learn’ pupils and very supportive parents<br/>• continue to develop your expertise and skills<br/><br/>Thursby School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore the successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check barred list check and satisfactory references.<br/><br/>If you would like to find out more about this opportunity further details can be obtained from the Thursby School website at www.thursby.cumbria.sch.uk. <br/><br/>Application forms can be downloaded from the Cumberland Council and should be submitted with a covering letter by email to admin@thursby.cumbria.sch.uk by post or in person to the school office.<br/><br/>Closing date for applications: 12 noon 17th November 2023<br/>Interviews: TBC<br/><br/>
Date posted
Reference Number
1262
Salary: PCD5 £21968 per annum pro rata 32.5 hours term time plus 1 week
We are seeking to establish a team of lesson cover supervisors able to cover the short-term planned or unplanned absence of teaching staff. You will take sole charge of a group of pupils and manage their behaviour whilst ensuring a constructive working environment.
No active teaching is required as pupils will learn by carrying out pre-prepared work under supervision.
The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task with the work that has been set.
The successful candidate(s) will be willing to cover a variety of timetabled lessons sometimes at short notice.
Full training will be provided.
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 information pack ring Mrs Farrier on 01228 404942 or email vacancies@newman.cumbria.sch.uk or alternatively download an application pack from the school website: www.newman.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies
For an informal chat about the post or to arrange to visit the school you can contact Mr McArdle Deputy Headteacher by email dmcardle@newman.cumbria.sch.uk or by phone 01228 404942.
Millom School
Exam Invigilators
Post Group Number – PG4047
Salary Grade 3 - £10.79-£10.98/hr
(Living wage supplement applies bringing salary to £10.90/hr)
Thank you for your interest in this post. Please see the school website for details of the post and information about Millom School and the application process. http://millom.cumbria.sch.uk/about/vacancies
The Post
We are looking for more Exam Invigilators to assist with the organisation of examinations throughout the school year. Please download and complete the application form from the school website and submit along with a letter of application.
Completed applications should be returned via email to hr@millom.cumbria.sch.uk
Please ensure that your application includes both a daytime and an evening telephone number where you can be contacted and an email address.
Millom School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of Keeping Children Safe 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.
If you have particular questions about the post we will be happy to answer them for you. Please ask for Mrs Vicky High Examinations Officer who will be pleased to help you or email sthighv@millom.cumbria.sch.uk
Hours of work are: Monday to Friday: 3.10pm - 5.30pm
Term Time Only + 7 days)
This post is on an initial 12 month fixed term basis. This post is on an initial 12month fixed term basis due to current needs of the school
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 contact the Finance Office on 01228 404942.
You can download an information pack by visiting our website at http://www.newman.cumbria.sch.uk/Vacancies
Completed application forms can be forwarded to vacancies@newman.cumbria.sch.uk or addressed for the attention of the HR & Finance Office
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone or email
ICT Network Manager<br/>Permanent full time full year<br/>To start January 2024<br/><br/>St John Henry Newman Catholic School is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced ICT Network Manager to strategically manage the development and maintenance of an efficient and modern IT infrastructure within a brand-new school building. You will also provide a technical service to our pupils teachers and support staff.<br/><br/>You will have experience of managing a network and an in depth knowledge of network systems and a range of software applications. <br/><br/>The successful candidate will be:<br/>• a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills<br/>• dynamic forwarding thinking who thrives on a challenge <br/>• customer focused with a proactive can do approach<br/><br/>Please see job description within the application pack for further information about the role.<br/><br/>Current working hours are 37 hours per week with a 30 minute lunch break working:<br/>Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 4.00pm<br/>Friday 8.00am – 3.30pm <br/>Please note during school holidays working hours may vary.<br/><br/>Our school has a distinctive caring and Christian ethos with the emphasis on the individual and supporting staff and pupils in fulfilling their full potential. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS and health check.<br/><br/>For an informal chat about the post or to request to visit our school please contact Mr Declan McArdle Deputy Headteacher by email: dmcardle@newman.cumbria.sch.uk<br/><br/>Application packs can be downloaded from our website at http://newman.cumbria.sch.uk/Vacancies/ or requested by emailing vacancies@newman.cumbria.sch.uk <br/><br/>Your application form should be supported by a letter of no more than two pages of A4.<br/><br/>The closing date for applications is 12 noon Tuesday 21st November 2023. Completed application forms should be emailed to vacancies@newman.cumbria.sch.uk or by post addressed to Finance.<br/><br/>Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email.<br/><br/>
Headmaster’s Secretary<br/><br/>Grade BS9 £32 076 – £33024 per annum pro rata (pay award pending) <br/>37 hours a week (8am – 4pm M-Th 8am – 3:30pm Fri) term time only plus 10 days<br/><br/>Required to start on Wednesday 3rd January 2024: a highly qualified and experienced secretary/PA/administrator to support our Headmaster and Senior Management Team. The successful candidate will be motivated organised and thorough with high levels of literacy and the ability to work independently using their own initiative in a very busy and varied role. <br/><br/>Main Duties and Responsibilities (this list is not exhaustive and the successful candidate will be prepared to be flexible and adaptable as is essential when working in a school)<br/><br/>• Provide a wide range of accurate and professional secretarial and admin duties<br/>• Maintain the Headmaster’s diary arranging appointments and meetings as appropriate and providing refreshments<br/>• Take telephone calls on behalf of the Headmaster and filter accordingly<br/>• Receive and appropriately deal with emails and letters<br/>• Draft as appropriate outgoing correspondence for the Headmaster<br/>• Communicate with teaching and support staff on behalf of the Headmaster giving and requesting information making appointments etc<br/>• Draft and place advertisements for all new teaching and support staff. Receive applications acknowledge receipt invite for interview organise schedule and refreshments for interview<br/>• Maintain a log of the recruitment process ensuring that safer recruitment regulations are followed rigorously and all paperwork is completed appropriately<br/>• Maintain the Single Central Record for the school in accordance with the regulations set out in the government’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ document<br/>• Maintain and keep secure all admin filing including confidential staff and pupil records<br/>• Prepare/keep updated staff handbook pack of useful information for staff and staff address and phone number lists<br/>• Log any parental complaints/concerns and ensure they are dealt with in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures<br/>• Have responsibility for producing and maintaining the school calendar and preparing a weekly diary for staff<br/>• Organise room changes for the school’s set piece events/trips/exams etc <br/>• Prepare assembly staff duty and any other rotas needed<br/>• Organise parents’ evenings attending when required<br/>• GDPR compliance and SAR administration<br/>• Collate Staff and Visitor registers during Fire Drills and evacuations <br/>• Organise school photographic sessions during the year<br/>• Attend and take minutes of meetings as requested<br/>• Input/maintain staff and pupil information in the school’s computer systems (SCR SIMS Edulink)<br/>• Support the office admin team at busy times in answering the telephone helping at reception and monitoring the main email account when needed<br/>• Deal with sensitive matters in a professional and discreet manner with a high level of confidentiality<br/>• Ensure adherence to data protection regulations at all times• Organise KS3 exam schedule<br/>• Booking internal and external venues for events (Prize Ceremony Founders’ Day Ceremony Carol Service) <br/><br/>Qualifications Skills and Personal Attributes<br/>• Excellent verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the need to communicate effectively with colleagues pupils parents and outside agencies<br/>• A broad education that includes GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent). High levels of literacy and attention to detail at all times are essential<br/>• Excellent knowledge of and the ability to use Microsoft Office proficiently<br/>• The ability to build and form working relationships with colleagues pupils and parents to work across operational boundaries and to work as the member of a team<br/>• The ability to work on your own initiative to have strong organisational and problem-solving skills and to work to tight deadlines• Punctuality reliability and trustworthiness<br/>• Discretion tact and diplomacy<br/>• To be articulate and presentable<br/>• To have a sense of humour<br/>• To demonstrate a co-operative ‘can-do’ attitude with the ability to think ahead<br/><br/>Experience and Knowledge<br/>• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable as is previous experience working in a school or other educational environment<br/><br/>To apply please complete an application form (available at https://nts.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/) and submit along with a covering letter addressed to Mr DS Northwood Headmaster via email to: admin@nts.cumbria.sch.uk <br/><br/>Previous applicants need not apply. <br/><br/>Closing date: 12.30pm on Wednesday 23rd November 2023. <br/>Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and this will be by: Friday 25th November 2023.<br/>Interviews will be held during the week beginning Monday 27th November 2023. <br/><br/>NTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers internet searches and the Disclosure & Barring Service.<br/><br/>
Fixed Term Post Until May 2025<br/>Hours of work: 37 hours per week<br/>Monday to Friday Full Year<br/>Working hours: 08.00 till 4pm (Mon to Thurs) 08.00 till 3.30pm Friday<br/><br/>From April 2023 the rate for apprenticeships is £5.28 per hour in the first year and national minimum wage in the appropriate age range in any following year.<br/><br/>For further details about this role please visit our website – www.changinglives.education (this is not a link – please copy and paste) <br/><br/>To apply please complete the Trust application form. Please ensure you demonstrate how you meet items on the person specification and explain why you are applying for this post. Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@changinglives.education.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Closing date is Friday 17 November 2023 <br/><br/>