2 x Temporary Full-Time Teaching Assistants 

Required 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026 due to pupil numbers

PCD Grade 5 £25,183 per annum,  pro rata – full time  32.5 hours per week, + 5 INSET days  term time

Bishop Harvey Goodwin is a warm, friendly and nurturing Church of England school situated in the south of Carlisle. We are seeking to recruit 2 energetic, creative and inspiring Teaching Assistants to join our team of support staff and provide support for pupils with a variety of needs. Candidates should have a bright and positive attitude and should be keen to enhance our school with their caring and compassionate nature.

 We are looking for professionals who understand children, their needs and how best to adapt practice and approaches so that everyone is included.

The successful candidate should be:
•    Qualified with a relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
•    Have excellent English and maths skills
•    Able to relate well to children and adults 
•    Confident to actively seek learning opportunities 
•    Flexible, calm, creative, problem-solver, and filled with enthusiasm
•    Play a full and active role in the wider life of school
•    Committed to upholding our Christian values

We can offer:
•    A happy, friendly and nurturing working environment, where everyone’s contributions are valued
•    A supportive team who have high expectations of the pupils and each other 
•    A Good school (Ofsted 2024)
•    Opportunities for professional development
•    A vibrant learning environment
•    A commitment to ensuring the very best opportunities for children by being committed to them meeting their full potential

This school is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Application packs are available from: Teresa Calvert, by telephone or email to [email protected]

Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Calvert at the school by 12pm on Friday 4th July 2025. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 7th July 2025.
 

Required for 1 year from September 2025 or as soon after

Fixed Term for 1 year Dependant on government funding 
Part time (0.6) English Hub Lead  - Deputy

Orgill English Hub is looking to appoint a passionate and experienced educator to the role of Deputy English Hub Lead. Based at Orgill Primary School in Egremont, with opportunities for remote working, you will play a key part in supporting schools across the region to improve early reading and phonics provision.

Orgill Primary School has been designated as one of 34 English Hubs across England.  This network of some of the best performing primary schools has been set up to improve reading standards across the country and improve educational outcomes for the most disadvantaged children.

The Deputy English Hub Lead will be at the heart of our English Hub.  They will benefit from a National Teaching Programme in order to further develop their expertise in teaching early language and reading in Reception and Key Stage 1.  They will provide intensive support to schools across the next academic year, have the opportunity to develop and deliver Showcase and Medium Level Support Events at Orgill.  

This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious, enthusiastic teachers who strive to impact upon the lives of children in Cumbria and Lancashire.  The role is initially for the academic year 2025-26 but may continue if the DfE commit to extending funding for the Hub programme.

The Deputy Hub Lead will have the opportunity to work closely with a national provider, the English Hub team and the national and local communities of Literacy Specialists.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Support partner schools in your role as a Literacy Specialist

•    Carry out detailed phonics audits in primary and infant schools

•    Deliver remote training sessions in early reading and systematic synthetic phonics

•    Collaborate with English Hub leadership to ensure high-quality, evidence-based support is delivered across the region

About You:
•    A qualified and experienced teacher with a strong background in teaching phonics

•    Proven experience leading early reading and phonics in a primary or infant school

•    Excellent communication and coaching skills, with the ability to support and challenge schools positively

•    A strong commitment to raising standards in early literacy

Visits to school are warmly welcomed. If you wish to arrange a visit, please contact via email or telephone the school to make an appointment [email protected] / 01946 820234

Application forms and further details are available via email [email protected]

Orgill Primary school is committed to safeguarding its staff and pupils and the successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of professional references.

Closing date for applications: Friday 27th June 2025 with interviews taking place the following week.

Teaching Assistants 2 posts

Start date: September 2025
Permanent
PCD5 + 90 jwc Final grade 7 Salary £27,711 (A) pro-rata Term Time only 32.5 hours weekly

The Gillford Centre PRU and School 180, Carlisle

We wish to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and resourceful Teaching Assistant to support
staff and pupils at The Gillford Centre and School 180. Applications are welcome for Key Stages 
3 and 4. 

You will also have to have the patience and determination to engage young people between the ages of 7-16 who may have or be experiencing SEBD. Further information about who we are can be found on our website www.thegillfordcentre.co.uk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced  DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks; including health and identity.

If you would like to discuss this post/visit the school please contact James Nichols, Headteacher 
on 01228 226957.

For an application pack please contact Elizabeth Dixon, School Business Manager on 01228 226957 or email [email protected]

Closing date: Monday 23rd June 2025

Interviews will be held Monday 30th June 2025