Permanent Senior Teaching Assistant experienced in working with autistic children.

PCD7 £28,598-£29,540 per annum pro rata (30 hours per week, 44.6 weeks per year) term time only/ £14.82 per hour.

Post details:
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and kind Senior Teaching Assistant to join our staff team from September 2026. The role will include supporting children with autism (individually, in small groups and in the whole class setting); teaching small RWI phonics groups and providing short one-to-one interventions for a range of pupils. There will be a requirement to supervise whole classes in unforeseen circumstances. Experience of supporting children using a nurturing and relational approach is essential. RWI and Team Teach training are desirable.

You will need to:
Adapt learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupil/s under the direction of a qualified teacher; 
Work closely with the teacher to share assessment and help plan next steps;
Contribute to meetings, reviews and IEPs where appropriate;
Support pupils’ holistic development and well-being;
Consistently display high expectations of yourself and pupils; 
Shows initiative and creativity in helping to provide a stimulating, purposeful, caring and friendly learning environment and resources which challenge, inspire and meet children's learning needs; 
Engage enthusiastically with on-going training;
Communicate and work effectively with other professionals; 
Be an inspirational role model who is fully involved in the life of the school;
Support the Catholic ethos of the school.

St. Begh’s is a very friendly and welcoming school where staff work closely together to achieve the very best for our pupils. Children are well-behaved, fun-loving and enthusiastic learners. Visits to the school are most welcome. Please contact Lianne Dixon in the School Office to arrange an appointment and/or receive a pack. Phone: 01946 696959 Email: [email protected] 
 

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure for Regulated Activity and will require the completion of a criminal history/suitability self-disclosure form prior to interview. Satisfactory references, pre-employment ID and medical checks will also be required before any offer is finalised.

Application closing date: 12th August 2026

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 17th August 2026.
 

Start Date: 01 September 2026

Cleaner (Fixed-Term Contract)
Hours: 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 3.30pm–5.30pm during term time, plus an additional 10 hours during the summer holidays for the annual deep clean, which could be done over 2 consecutive days if preferred.

Contract: 1 year Fixed-Term, (39 weeks per year)
Salary: £13.26 an hour Grade 4, SCP 5

We are looking to appoint a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to join our team on a 1 year fixed-term contract  - End Date: 31st  August 2027 due to Budgetary Funding 

The successful candidate will help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. Working after the school day has finished, you will play an important role in ensuring our facilities are maintained to a high standard. The usual working hours are 3.30pm–5.30pm; however, for the right candidate, alternative hours may be considered by agreement.

Key Responsibilities
•    Cleaning classrooms, offices, corridors and communal areas
•    Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors
•    Cleaning toilet facilities and replenishing consumables
•    Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately
•    Dusting and wiping surfaces
•    Ensuring cleaning equipment is used safely and stored correctly
•    Following all health and safety procedures

The Successful Candidate Will:
•    Be reliable, trustworthy and punctual
•    Take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness
•    Be able to work independently and as part of a team
•    Have good attention to detail
•    Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential

We Offer:
•    A friendly and supportive working environment
•    Appropriate training and induction
•    The opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of our school community

For an Application form please contact Lisa Griffiths in our school office: [email protected] or are available to download on our school website: https://www.wreay.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies.html 

The Good Shepherd Trust 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.

Completed application forms should be returned via email or posted, marked for the attention of the Headteacher– [email protected]. 

Closing Date: 17th August 2026
Interview Date: 21st August 2026
 

To start 1st September 2026 start or as soon as possible afterwards

Salary: OP7i £29,456- £30426  per annum (pro rata) pay award pending 

Term Time Only  (39 weeks per year plus holiday)
Working Hours :  31 hours per week (Monday -Friday) 

We are looking for a school cook who is friendly, enthusiastic, creative, is committed to healthy eating and ensuring mealtimes are a positive experience for children. Applicants will need previous catering and cooking experience within a similar environment. 

Key responsibilities:
•    Manage the effective delivery of high-quality school meals, ensuring pupils receive fresh and nutritious food every day while maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and service.
•    Lead, motivate and support the kitchen team, organise workloads, develop staff and foster a positive team environment that delivers an efficient and welcoming catering service.
•    To plan and prepare a healthy and varied 3 weekly menu cycle for each term, which meets the school food standards, with support from our leadership team.
•    To be responsible for ordering/purchasing food from a range of suppliers.
•    To prepare and cook a variety of meals to meet the dietary needs and nutritional targets of all school children, including those within special and/or allergy needs;
•    To maintain the highest standard of food preparation in line with the standards of food quality and service, using appropriate equipment in keeping with the Environmental Health requirements;
•    To follow a cleaning schedule which ensures a high standard of cleanliness complying with Health & Safety Procedures, Food Safety Act (1990) & Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations (1995);
•    To be responsible for maintaining safety standards within the kitchen area together with those safety standards affecting all kitchen staff. To be responsible for stock control using a minimum of once weekly stock checks and to ensure that food stock is not wasted
•    To cost and ensure meals remain within the school’s budget.

Safer Recruitment and Selection
The school pays full regard to the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. The Governing Body will prevent people who pose a risk of harm from working with children by adhering to statutory responsibilities to carry out appropriate checks on staff or other who work unsupervised with children, taking proportionate decisions on whether to ask for any checks beyond what is required; and ensuring those without full checks are appropriately supervised. The Governing Body ensure that at least one person on any appointment panel has attended safer recruitment training. Any successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.

Application forms can be found on the school website.  www.kingmoorinfants.com

Closing date: 9am 7th August 2026
Interviews 10th August 2026