This position is available as soon as possible, however the start date is negotiable on successful appointment.

Permanent, Part Time  Senior Teaching Assistant
32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4pm, Term Time Only

PCD7 £27,711 - £28,624 per annum, pro rata (dependent upon experience)

The Governors at Distington Community School are seeking to appoint a dedicated Senior Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join our friendly and caring school to work within our KS2 unit.  

We are looking for a highly motivated STA with experience of working in KS2 who is;

•    Positive, enthusiastic and to be a part of our successful school team
•    Self-motivated and reliable
•    Caring, nurturing, patient and have high expectations of themselves and others
•    Able to effortlessly build rapport with children, parents and staff
•    Knowledgeable about the KS2 curriculum 
•    Able to promote an inclusive whole school ethos
•    Able to work closely with experienced teachers to promote pupil progress
•    Skilled in supporting students with diverse learning needs, including those with special educational needs (SEN)
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support children’s development
•    Proactive in assisting teachers with classroom management
•    Able to monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to teachers 
•    Flexible and adaptable to different teaching methods and styles
•    Committed to continuous professional development and learning

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.

Visits to the school can be arranged via email to l.savage@distington-comm.cumbria.sch.uk 
Application packs and further information are available via our school website www.distington-comm.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies or admin@distington-comm.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date is Thursday 13th March 2025 at 9am.
Short listing of candidates will take place on Friday 14th March 2025.
Interviews will take place 20th March 2025 with time to be confirmed.

Fixed term Full Time Teacher required for 1st June 2025 until 31st October  2025 due to maternity leave cover
possible extension of fixed term could be available 
 

Achieve Believe Learn Together

The Governors of Victoria school are looking to appoint a full-time teacher who is enthusiastic, aspirational and highly motivated with excellent organisational skills and is committed to ensuring that all pupils achieve in our caring and friendly school. Victoria School is a federation of Victoria Infant and Nursery and Victoria Junior School. We are highly committed to safeguarding all our children and the successful candidate will be subject to references, DBS and suitability declaration.

The successful candidate will be:

•    Committed to safeguarding and the well-being of all children.
•    Have the ability to communicate well.
•    Passionate, committed and have excellent classroom practice.
•    Provide stimulating creative, active, skills based learning opportunities.
•    Well organised and have the ability to work as part of a team.
•    High expectations of pupil’s social behaviour and actively encourage learning behaviour.
•    A commitment to promoting positive attitudes to learning
•    Provide a stimulating, organised and purposeful learning environment. 
•    Ability to work as part of a team.
•    Committed to adaptive teaching when required to ensure all pupils reach the outcomes they should.

Our school will provide:

•    An exceptionally caring school where all staff show their dedication to supporting pupils and families.
•    Highly dedicated and motivated staff who work effectively as a team.
•    Opportunities to work across the federation from 2 years old to Year 6.
•    Highly successful school with a continuous drive to ensure all pupils achieve. 
•    Extremely organised and well-resourced learning environment with extensive ICT and computing equipment.
•    A full, rich ambitious and active curriculum that stimulates and challenges pupils. 
•    Committed to professional development, offering quality induction, training and support through a personalised programme of professional development.
•    Opportunity to work as a team with a teaching assistant in every class.
•    Opportunity to lead a subject.
•    Highly effective Governors who are fully involved in all aspects of school life.
•    A potential opportunity to extend the fixed term contract.

Visits to the school are welcomed: Please contact Mrs V Hepburn-Fish at: 
admin@victoria-inf-workington.cumbria.sch.uk or ring 01900 601489 to make an appointment to visit.

Further information about our school can be found on the website www.victoriaschool.org

For an application pack please contact the school or email: admin@victoria-inf-workington.cumbria.sch.uk

Victoria school is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of the pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitability declaration and two suitable references.

APPLICATIONS: Please complete the Cumberland Council application form along with a letter of support and return to the school by post or email to admin@victoria-inf-workington.cumbria.sch.uk  

Closing date: Monday 10th March 2025 1pm
Interviews: Week commencing 24th March 2025

Casual Post
To effectively teach designated students and to undertake associated pastoral and general teaching duties in order to provide high quality and continuity of education to pupils in the absence of their 'regular' class teacher.

The successful candidate will:

•    Contribute to the provision of a safe, secure learning environment
•    Ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support
•    Work as a member of the school team and to contribute positively to effective working relations within the school
•    Supply appropriate planning materials, following school plans where provided
•    Implement and maintain the behaviour policy of the school
•    Take part in the Trust staff professional development programme by participating in training and professional development

This is an open role. The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

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 and a Self-Disclosure Form will be sought prior to interview. In accordance with KCSIE 2023, online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

For further details about this role or to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2024-WLA-41507 (this is not a link – please copy and paste)

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

Permanent Post
Working hours negotiable - up to 37 hours per week, term-time only (40 weeks per year including INSET and out of term working)

West Lakes Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person to join the Technology Team. This is a key role in providing a welcoming and safe environment for staff, students and visitors.

We seek a conscientious, adaptable technician to support the Technology curriculum.
Under the instruction/guidance of senior staff, to provide assistance and information as required in the preparation of resources, maintenance and support to staff and pupils. Ensuring requirements are followed, meeting both the health & safety standards and the requirements of the classes involved.

Includes helping to ensure that stock levels are maintained, safely stored and future requirements are identified. With occasional assistance to the other curriculum technicians if required.

This is a busy and varied role and candidates should have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. Although advantageous, the post requires no previous experience of working in a school setting. Previous experience is desirable however full training will be provided for the right candidate.

For further details about this role or to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2025-WLA-62752 (not a link – please copy and paste)

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

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 and a Self-Disclosure Form will be sought prior to interview. In accordance with KCSIE 2023, online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

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

The closing date for this role is 09.00 on Monday 10 March 2025.

Teaching Assistant required

Required as soon as possible.

Permanent position available

PCD5 £25,183 pro rata term time only 32.5 hours per week
Local Government pension scheme
 

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work in our nursery as part of a team which is lead by a Nursery Teacher and EYFS Leader

-We are looking for the following:
- is level 3 qualified in childcare/ learning
- is motivated, organised and committed
- Is passionate about ensuring that pupils reach their potential
- has a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
- has high expectations of all children and is an excellent role model
- has excellent communication skills
- has resilience, flexibility and patience
- can work as part of a team
- a good knowledge of EYFS

You will be able to:
- work as a Nursery key worker
- work with pupils with additional needs and have the ability to adapt learning to meet their needs
- take part in whole school daily tasks – playground duty and attend staff meetings.
-Ensure that policies and procedures are followed.

The school will provide support and access to training and development.
The school will complete your DBS check

Victoria School is committed to safeguarding and the promotion of wellbeing for all children. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and all relevant searches and subject to a suitability declaration

If you require further information and an application pack please email
admin@victoria-inf-workington.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date: Tuesday 4th March 2025

Please email application form to Mrs Hepburn-Fish, Headteacher, Victoria School, Islay Place, Workington, CA14 3XB
head@victoria-inf-workington.cumbria.sch.uk

Interviews: Thursday 6th March 2025

This school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS and suitability declaration form and references.

Fixed Term Post

Hours of work:  37 hours per week
Monday to Friday term time

St Bees Village School  is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated Apprentice Learning Support Assistant to join the team. This is a key role in providing a welcoming and safe environment for staff, students and visitors.
We are looking for a well-organised, self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills. You will work to promote effective participation, enhance learning, and raise aspirations to help all children achieve their full potential. You will also play a key role in supporting teaching colleagues.

The successful candidate will:

•    Study towards the CACHE Level 2 or 3 Support Teaching and Learning in school
•    Provide support and guidance to children, young people and those engaged with them
•    Appropriate Level 2 in both English and Maths at a grade C or above.
•    Up to date knowledge and understanding of the practices and procedures within education relating to the welfare, safety and education of pupils.
•    An understanding of principles of child development and learning processes.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149818/EDV-2025-SBVPS-13757

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.

The closing date is 09.00 on Monday 03 March 2025.