Part time  Teacher 
Job Status: fixed term ( one school year)  
Hours: Part-time 0.5/ 0.6 ( either mornings or 3 full days )

Learning, growing, achieving together

We are looking for a Key Stage One to start in September 2026. We are a growing school and require more staff to add to our amazing and successful team. The new staff member will work with us on a part-time basis at 0.5 or 0.6, this will be flexible for the right candidate. This post is initially fixed-term but may become permanent if school numbers continue to increase.

 MPR ( ECTs welcome) pro-rata

This is a great opportunity to begin or further your career within a friendly and supportive staff team. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs.  

Kells is a growing Nursery and Infants school with strong links to its community. We work closely with our local Junior School, Monkwray Juniors. We have large open-plan classrooms and extensive grounds for outdoor learning. The school is well-resourced and supported by its vibrant community.

We are looking for a: -

•    Qualified teacher with QTS
•    Teacher who is keen to work as part of a team and share ideas and good practice
•    Has experience in Read, Write Inc and White Rose Maths
•    Would be willing to lead a subject area within school
•    A passion for raising the achievement of all children
•    Have high expectations of pupil achievement and behavior 
•    Be effective communicators with staff, parents and children
•    Provide and maintain a stimulating classroom environment that promotes children’s learning
•    Be willing to contribute to our programme of extra-curricular activities

We can offer you - 
•    Full induction and support for ECT’s
•    Excellent Continuing professional development opportunities
•    Supportive staff and parents 
•    Enthusiastic children who want to learn
•    Excellent TA support
•    The chance to have an impact within a small community

We would welcome the opportunity to show you around our school. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.
Additional Information can be found on our website: https://www.kells-inf.cumbria.sch.uk/

How to apply

For more information about this post and to receive an application pack please contact the school office: [email protected]

Kells Infants School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'.  These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.  
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, prior to the date of the interview.  You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.  If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.  Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Kells Infants School works closely with Anti-Racist Cumbria and other organisations which champion Equal Opportunities. We expect all staff members to celebrate diversity and identity in its many forms.

Deadline for applications: Friday 1st May 2026
Shortlisting: 5th May 2026
Interviews: w/b 11th May 2026
 

Temporary SEND Teaching Assistant Post
Required to start 13th April 2026
Post: 31.25 hours per week (8:45am – 3:30pm Monday-Friday)

PCD5 £25, 989 per annum pro rata (FTE 37hpw) term time only plus 1 week INSET

The Governors of Burgh by Sands School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our thriving school.  The successful applicant will work 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 8.45am to 3.30pm (term time, plus 5 INSET days).  This role is predominantly to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with an EHCP in Key Stage 1. The child will require full time support within the classroom, dining hall and during break times outside.  Part of the week will also involve supporting groups and individual pupils with EHCPs across Key Stage 2.

This is a fixed term position linked to the needs of specific pupils with an EHCP and the continuation of associated funding.

We are looking for a highly motivated Teaching Assistant who has:
• Experience supporting children with a range of abilities and additional needs
• A genuine passion for working with children
• An understanding of communication difficulties and sensory/regulation needs
• The ability to use effective communication strategies to support engagement and independence
• Initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A caring, patient, proactive and resilient approach
• High expectations of learning and behaviour
• Strong communication skills with staff, parents and external professionals
• A commitment to continued professional development
• An NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above (or equivalent)

In return, we can offer:
•    A positive, warm and welcoming working environment.
•    Supportive and friendly staff, and a caring school community.
•    Fantastic children who enjoy learning and achieving.
•    A supportive community of parents, colleagues and governors
•    Opportunities for professional development and training.
•    The chance to make a real difference to a child’s education and wellbeing.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  To arrange a visit please contact the school office on:  Tel: 01228 576397   Email: [email protected]

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. Please visit to download an application form or contact the school office should you require a paper copy.  Once complete, please email your application to [email protected]. Please note – we do not accept CVs.

Closing date: 12pm, Friday 13th March 2026
Interviews will be held on: Friday 20th March 2026

Burgh by Sands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. There will be a need for the successful applicant to complete an enhanced DBS check and self-declaration form. We will also need to obtain references in advance on any candidate short-listed for interview.