Part Time Teaching Assistant (& Other Support Staff Posts)
Intially Temporary For One Year – But Potential To Become Permanent

Lorton Primary School 
(part of the Good Shepherd Trust)
 

Teaching Assistant 22.5-24.5 hours per Grade 5 SCP6, PCD5 (£25,183 per annum, pro rata, term time plus holiday entitlement – approx. £13.05 per hour)

Lunch Supervisor 1.5 hours per week Grade 3, SCP3-4, PCD3 (£24,027-£24,404, pro rata term time plus holiday entitlement - approx. £12.45-£12.65 per hour)

Extended Day Play Practitioner 4 hours per week 
Grade 5 SCP6, PCD5 (£25,183 per annum, pro rata, term time plus holiday entitlement – approx. £13.05 per hour)

Extended Day Assistant Play Practitioner 2-4 hrs a week 
Grade 3, SCP3-4, PCD3 (£24,027-£24,404, pro rata term time plus holiday entitlement - approx. £12.45-£12.65 per hour)

The Local Governing Body of Lorton School have the exciting opportunity to welcome one or more new staff members to our team as soon as possible in the autumn term, ideally from the beginning of October. We are looking to appoint to several posts, primarily as a part time Teaching Assistant, working mainly in Key Stage 2 but ideally to be combined with other posts as a Lunch Supervisor as well as newly created posts leading and supporting our new ‘extended day’ provision – offering both interest clubs and wrap around care; ideally we are looking for someone who can combine these posts to make sure we have familiar school staff in our Extended Day provision.  We are seeking an Extended Day Play Practitioner to lead the club for two days a week and an assistant (to support the club leader) for 1 or 2 days, possibly more – this could be the same person for both.  Both Extended day roles include working across the 4-11 age range.  All roles are initially temporary for one year, but there is the possibility that they could become permanent.  

Working hours would ideally be:
Teaching Assistant: daily 8:30-12:00 and 3 or 4 afternoons a week
Lunch Supervisor: 1.5 hours a week within 12-1pm
Extended day Play Practitioner: 2 days 3:10-5:10pm 4 hours per week (2 days) 
Extended day Club Assistant Play Practitioner: Core hours: 3:10-5:10pm 2-4 hours per week (1 or 2 days)

The successful Teaching Assistant candidate will need to be:
• A qualified teaching assistant (ideally with level 3 qualification) with recent experience with pupils aged 7-11 years, including those with additional needs
• Calm and positive in managing pupils’ behaviour
• Dedicated to ensuring the well being and progress of all pupils 
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and caring; able to work as part of a strong team under the direction of the Key Stage 2 teaching staff
• Support our school values and the family ethos of our school.

The successful Extended day/lunch supervisor candidate(s) will:
• Be enthusiastic and caring with a keen interest in supporting children’s education and development;
• Show initiative and be able to create a stimulating, purposeful and caring environment and experiences at lunchtimes and/or in the interest club and wrap around care that interest and inspire all ages;
• Be able to organise, plan and lead/support activities with individuals, groups and the whole class;
• Have their own skills and interests to bring to the school; 
• Be patient, energetic and enjoy having fun with the children;
• Support our school values and the family ethos of the school;
• Be well-organised, flexible and work well independently and as part of a team.

In all these roles we can offer:
• Well behaved and friendly children;
• Enthusiastic, experienced and supportive staff who value each child and each other as individuals and as part of our school family;
• A school with a wide range of resources and an attractive environment including plenty of outdoor space;
• Supportive and appreciative parents and local community; 
• A commitment to your professional development.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our pupils and staff and expect all applicants to share this commitment.  All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, as well as online checks. Application forms and further details about the post are available from the school website https://www.lorton.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies.html .  Visits to the school are encouraged and welcome by prior arrangement (ideally on 2nd or 4th September) with the Head of School, Olivia Harrison, or Executive Headteacher, Jo Laker.  Please email: [email protected] or [email protected] if making contact during the school holidays or contact the school office (manned 8am-12 Mon-Fri in term time) by phone (01900 85919).

Closing date: Monday 8th September 12 noon (Due to the time scale being over the summer holidays applications will be considered as received and the interviews and closing date may be brought forward should sufficient high quality applications be received). Interviews planned for: Thursday 11th September (or during the summer holidays if sufficient interest)

Breakfast Club Assistant and  After School Club Assistant 
(Part Time, Term Time only, Permanent)

Both positions salary PCD3 £24,027 per annum , pro rata ( this includes the living wage supplement hourly £12.60) 
Breakfast Club 5 Hours per week, actual salary £2,810-£2,854
After School Club 10 hours per week, actual salary £5,620-£5,708

St James’ C of E Infant and Nursery School is a successful infant and nursery school with a friendly, vibrant school community. We offer a standard of education and a sense of belonging within a safe Christian environment. We aim to provide our children with the foundations of learning to ensure they “Choose the right path”.  This is our vision for all of our children.

We wish to appoint a Breakfast Club Assistant and After School Club Assistant from September 2025 to support the children using our Breakfast and After School Clubs.  The posts will be for 5 hours per week, 7.40am-8.40am in the Breakfast Club and 3.15pm-5.15pm in the After School Club, both daily Monday to Friday, term time only.

We are looking for someone who: 
•    Is kind, consistent and willing to ‘go the extra mile’ to support pupils and enable them to flourish, in support of the school's Christian ethos.
•    Has a recognised, relevant Level 2 or equivalent and has an interest of working in an Infant setting.
•    Is enthusiastic and willing to plan and provide exciting and creative activities which support learning and development and enthuse the children (including those with SEND) within the club.
•    Is adaptable, able to work constructively as part of a team and use their own initiative.
•    Has an awareness of health and safety and will work collaboratively to ensure the environment is safe and suitable.

Application forms and further details are available via https://www.st-james-inf.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies.

Applications should be sent by email to [email protected]

Closing Date for completed applications is: Monday Friday 22nd August at 12.00pm. Interviews to be held on Tuesday 2nd September 2025.

St James’ C of E Infant and Nursery School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

Full-time Reception Class Teacher – Temporary (Maternity Cover)– MPR– from 3rd November 2025 to 3rd July 2026

The Learning for Life Trust are seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated classroom teacher at Fairfield Primary School to help us build upon our school’s achievements and successes as one of the most successful schools in the county.

Like us you will be dynamic, innovative and hardworking; driven by a passion to bring out the very best in all our pupils. You will support the school in moving towards its vision and will bring a wealth of ideas and experience to the team.

We would like to hear from applicants who have:

•    Experience in teaching in EYFS with a proven track record in achieving high standards. 
•    Evidence of being an outstanding practitioner, able to enthuse and inspire pupils and staff.
•    Evidence of an understanding of effective phonics delivery, the reading framework and GLD.
•    High standards in terms of teaching, behaviour and achievement.
•    A commitment to further professional development.
•    Excellent organisational skills, plus the ability to provide and maintain an engaging and challenging learning environment.
•    A commitment to playing a full and active role in the wider life of the school.
•    The ability to develop purposeful relationships with stakeholders of the school/Multi Academy Trust.

In return, we can offer:

•    A skilled, creative and supportive team working with friendly children and supportive parents.
•    An exciting opportunity to be part of a forward looking, ambitious organisation that believes in developing its staff to become the best they can be.
•    A school that is consistently focussed on making a positive impact on pupils and the community.
•    Opportunities to collaborate with local schools and be part of a developing a Multi Academy Trust.

Application forms may be obtained from either:
The school website (www.fairfieldprimary.co.uk) or by e-mailing the School Business Manager, Mrs. Carolyn Parker at [email protected]

Closing date for applications: Monday 15th September 2025 (3.00pm)
Shortlisting: Monday 15th September 2025 
Interviews to take place on: Wednesday 17th September 2025
School Tours: Friday 5th September 2025 (4.00pm)

Please note that no CVs are accepted. Please complete the supporting statement within the application form. Covering letters should be a maximum of 1-page A4.

Fairfield 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 checks with past employer and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Visits to school are encouraged. Please contact the School Office on [email protected] or (01900) 821133 if you would like to make an appointment for one of the above tours.