Required from 24th February 2025 

1 x Temporary Part time Teaching Assistant – 28.75 hours per week 
Early Years or KS1 Experience preferred
(Temporary initially to 31st August 2025 due to funding but may be extended)

PCD5 (£25,183 pro rata term time only)

The governors of this happy, friendly and well respected Catholic school wish to appoint a temporary part time Teaching Assistant to join our committed hard working team. This post is to work within our early years / KS1 classes and required to provide sens support.
You will have at least a relevant NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification, or 3 years full time or 5 years part time experience working as a Teaching Assistant.

We are looking for someone who has:
•    Experience of working within and Early Years or KS1 setting
•    A commitment to upholding and supporting the Catholic ethos of the school
•    Good knowledge and experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs, in particular social, emotional & mental health issues and challenging behaviour
•    Motivation and enthusiasm 
•    High expectations for pupils
•    Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
•    Ability to work as part of a team
•    The ability to remain calm in challenging situations
•    Flexibility is essential

Visits to our school are welcomed.

For application forms and further information, please contact Mrs N J Nicholas on 01229 772731 or email sheelaghwilson@stjamesrc.cumbria.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 24th January 2025 and interviews will be held on Friday 31st January 2025.

St James’ Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and checks will also be made with past employers.

Permanent, Senior Teaching Assistant
33.5 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week.
PCD7 (£27,711 - £28,624 FTE) pro rata

Orgill Primary is a friendly and welcoming school with an extremely dedicated staff team.  We have high expectations of our children and are committed to giving them the best possible educational experience. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated Senior Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, dedicated and hard-working team in our successful school. The successful candidate will work with children across the school, both within the classroom environment and as a pastoral support.

The successful candidate will:
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Be highly motivated, organised and committed;
• Have a commitment to achieving high expectations, standards and excellent progress; ensuring maximum potential;
• Be experienced in supporting children across the primary age range;
• Has an interest and experience/knowledge in supporting pupils with SEND and in providing pastoral support;
• Relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent essential;
• Can work effectively as part of the team, with families, professionals and children, in our happy and successful school.

In return we will offer the successful candidate;
• An exciting and challenging opportunity with excellent Continued Professional Development opportunities;
• A dedicated, friendly and hard-working staff team who are supportive and welcoming;
• Well-motivated, positive and happy pupils who are a pleasure to work with.

Application forms and further details are available via email businessmanager@orgill.cumbria.sch.uk

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 24th January 2025 with interviews taking place the following week.

Starting date: As soon as possible 

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant. If you want to work in a supportive team, have the opportunity to progress your career and work with students that inspire us every day, then you are the one for us.

Our vacancy is for a TA to work 32.5 hours per week from 8:30am – 3:15pm + one meeting afterschool per week.  TAs work 38 weeks in term-time and 1 week during school closure per year.

The role involves supporting the learning of SEND pupils, including pupils with ASC, in or out of classrooms.  Pupils demonstrate a wide range of learning difficulties; you will work across the range, from pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans, with specific or severe learning difficulties, to pupils with minor or temporary access difficulties.  You may work extensively on a one-to-one basis or within a whole classroom setting.

Closing date: Midday, Friday 17th January 2025
Starting Salary:  £18938 pa (including holiday pay) 
Role Profile: PCD 5

Full details are on the vacancies page on our website:
https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.
Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.   The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.  Our safeguarding policy can be found at https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/policies-other-key-documents/ 

Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer