Start date Monday 2nd November 2026 (this can be negotiated)

 Teacher 
Permanent  
MPR + SEN Allowance 

The Gillford Centre PRU is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, resilient and committed  Primary Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of children and young people with social, emotional  and mental health (SEMH) needs. 

We are looking for a highly effective classroom practitioner with experience of teaching  across Key Stages 1 and 2. Experience of working with pupils with additional needs,  particularly SEMH, in either a mainstream or specialist setting is essential. A strong  commitment to inclusion, relational practice and high aspirations for all learners is vital. 

The Gillford Centre PRU provides education and support for pupils aged 5–16 who require alternative provision due to social, emotional and mental health needs and 
other barriers to learning. 

The successful candidate will: 
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils. 
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, families and professionals. 
• Demonstrate resilience, flexibility and a solution-focused approach. 
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. 
• Have experience of supporting pupils with SEND and/or SEMH needs. 
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young 
people. 
• Show a commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective 
practice. 

We can offer: 
• A supportive and experienced staff team. 
• High-quality professional development opportunities. 
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to pupils' lives. 
• A positive and inclusive working environment. 
Visits to the school and informal discussions about the post are welcomed and 
encouraged. 

The Gillford Centre is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young  people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  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 Friday 26th June 2026 
Interviews will be held Tuesday 7th July 2026 
 

Required from September 2026 to work.

This post is fixed term until July 2025 due to a variation in pupil numbers.

Working days and hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am – 3.30pm with 30 minutes lunch break and Friday 8.30am – 12.30pm.

 PCD5 £25,989 per annum pro rata term time only 

Wigton Nursery and Infant School is a friendly and vibrant school. The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and caring teaching assistant to join our staff team in our friendly and thriving school. This post is likely to be across the school rather than fixed to 1 class.
Applications would also be welcome from colleagues who have experience of working with children with SEN.

The successful candidate will: 
• Be committed to inclusive practice and meeting the wide range of needs in our school.
• Have high expectations and demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and achieving the best for all of our children
• Work with 1:1, small groups and whole class where appropriate
• Be a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed team member and fully prepared to become involved in the wider life of the school
• Show evidence of excellent classroom practice and behaviour management skills
• Be able to attend some staff meetings and training sessions
• Be able to form successful relationships with parents, colleagues and the wider community.
• Hold NVQ2 or 3 or equivalent
• Be an excellent communicator
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Have good knowledge of the EYFS or KS1 curriculum

Wigton Nursery and Infant 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. 
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a safeguarding declaration form.

The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake an enhanced DBS and, where appropriate to the post, a requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification declaration.
Application pack and further details are available from:
• the school office: [email protected]
• the school website: www.wigtoninf.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 6th July 2026
Shortlisting: following the closing date
Interview: week commencing 13th July

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 016973 42649.

Please return completed application forms to the school office by the closing date above.

Required from: 1st September 2026

Temporary Full Time Teaching Assistant 
 PCD5 pay scale P6 - £25,989 per annum pro rata 
Teaching Assistant (Term time only/Temporary) 
 32.5 hours per week  
 

Oughterside Foundation School are looking for a reliable and hard-working teaching assistant to join our committed and enthusiastic team. 
We have a number of children with SEND and the role would involve working to help these children to thrive in our mainstream environment.

We need someone who is enthusiastic, highly motivated and resilient, and can make strong positive relationships with all children.  

The job is temporary until 16th July 2027 initially due to pupil numbers, with a possibility of extension. 

We are a small, village school in West Cumbria and as a staff, we are passionate about making a difference to all of the pupils in our care.  

As a small school the role would require you to be flexible to work over a mixture of age groups, sometimes within a whole class situation, and at other times, working 1:1 or in small groups with pupils with SEND.  

You will have at least an NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning skills, or equivalent qualification and have experience of working with children with a range of Special Educational Needs. 

We need someone who: 
• Has a good working knowledge of the principles of supporting children with a wide range of SEND. 
• Preferably has experience of working with children with SEND, in particular, having a good understanding of ASC, ADHD and Speech and Language difficulties.  
• Enjoys working with children and can form positive and supportive relationships with children, adults and parents/guardians. 
• Has patience, understanding, a caring nature and a sense of humour. 
• Can demonstrate positive and consistent behaviour management. 
• Can be flexible and are able to demonstrate the ability to work and contribute to working as part of a small team. 
• Is reliable and has a good sickness and punctuality record. 
• Is able to be proactive, resourceful and adaptable.  

Oughterside Foundation School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, a preemployment health assessment and other vetting checks as part of our safer recruitment process.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhance Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.

However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (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 considered.

Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or via the Unlock website.

Short listed candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, to be returned to the school 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 criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

In addition to the above, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on short-listed candidates. This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.  

Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Visits to the school are welcomed (but not essential). Please contact the school office on 016973 20579 to arrange a time to visit.

How to apply 

For further information or any questions or an application pack, please feel free to email the Office Manager, Ashleigh Hodgson at [email protected]

Application packs can also be found on the school website under the ‘vacancies’ tab. 
(https://www.oughtersideschool.co.uk/vacancies/)

Completed applications should be emailed to [email protected] for the attention of Sarah Kirkbride and the Governing Board. 

Timetable for applications

Closing date for applications: Friday 26th June 2026 at 12noon. 
Candidates notified of application outcome: Friday 26th June 2026 by 6pm 
Interviews: Wednesday 1st July 2026 and Thursday 2nd July 2026.

Required from: 1st September 2026 

PCD7  £28,598 – £29,540 per annum pro rata 
Senior Teaching Assistant (Term time only/Temporary) 
Hours:  32.5 hours per week  
 

Oughterside Foundation School are looking for a reliable and hard-working teaching assistant to join our committed and enthusiastic team. 

We have a number of children with SEND and the role would involve working to help these children to thrive in our mainstream environment. 

We need someone who is enthusiastic, highly motivated and resilient, and can make strong positive relationships with all children.  

The job is temporary until 16th July 2027 initially due to pupil numbers, with a possibility of extension. 

We are a small, village school in West Cumbria and as a staff, we are passionate about making a difference to all of the pupils in our care.  

As a small school the role would require you to be flexible to work over a mixture of age groups, sometimes within a whole class situation, and at other times, working 1:1 or in small groups with pupils with SEND.  

You will have at least an NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning skills or equivalent qualification and have experience of working with children with a range of Special Educational Needs. 

We need someone who: 
• Has a good working knowledge of the principles of supporting children with a wide range of SEND. 
• Preferably has experience of working with children with SEND, in particular, having a good understanding of ASC, ADHD and Speech and Language difficulties.  
• Enjoys working with children and can form positive and supportive relationships with children, adults and parents/guardians. 
• Has patience, understanding, a caring nature and a sense of humour. 
• Can demonstrate positive and consistent behaviour management. 
• Can be flexible and are able to demonstrate the ability to work and contribute to working as part of a small team. 
• Is reliable and has a good sickness and punctuality record. 
• Is able to be proactive, resourceful and adaptable.  

Oughterside Foundation School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. 

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, a pre
employment health assessment and other vetting checks as part of our safer recruitment process. 

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhance Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (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 considered. 

Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or via the Unlock website. 

Short listed candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, to be returned to the school 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 criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. 

In addition to the above, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on short-listed candidates. This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.  

Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

Visits to the school are welcomed (but not essential). 

Please contact the school office on 016973 20579 to arrange a time to visit. 

How to apply 
For further information or any questions or an application pack, please feel free to email the Office Manager, Ashleigh Hodgson at [email protected] 

Application packs can also be found on the school website under the ‘vacancies’ tab. 
(https://www.oughtersideschool.co.uk/vacancies/) 

Completed applications should be emailed to [email protected] for the attention of Sarah Kirkbride and the Governing Board. 

Closing date for applications: Friday 26th June 2026 at 12noon. 
Candidates notified of application outcome: Friday 26th June 2026 by 6pm 
Interviews: Wednesday 1st July 2026 and Thursday 2nd July 2026.

St Bridget’s CE Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and conscientious Senior Teaching Assistant to join our small family feel school and be part of our KS1 Class.

PCD7 £28,598.00 pro rata  term time 

19.5 hours per week.

 Working hours Monday- Tuesday 9:00-3:15 Wednesday- Friday 9-12 from 1st September 2026.

This is a Fixed Term Role to 31st August 2027 dependent on funding.

Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored

The successful candidate will:
•    Be fully supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.
•    Have previous experience of working with groups and 1:1 support
•    Have an excellent knowledge of phonics and maths at KS1
•    Hold relevant qualifications.
•    Have high expectations and demonstrate commitment.
•    Be an excellent communicator, working as part of a team.
•    Have a good sense of humour.

We will offer you:
•    A small, family feel community school
•    Friendly and experienced staff and governors
•    Supportive, continuing professional development.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines. This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.

Visits to school are welcomed.
Closing date: Thursday 2nd July 2026 3pm
Shortlisting: Friday 3rd July 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 7th July  2026

Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

Childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical
Online and social media
Prohibition from teaching
Right to work
Satisfactory references
Suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through contacting the headteacher [email protected]  
CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Start date:  September 2026

Cover Supervisor  1 post 
Permanent - Part Time. 
Salary £28598 pro-rata Term Time only  32.5 hours weekly 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join our team at The Gillford Centre and School 180.  

The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning during the short-term absence of teaching staff by supervising classes and supporting pupils to remain engaged with the work that has been set. 

Pupils will complete pre-prepared work under supervision.  The primary focus of the role is to maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment, promote positive behaviour, and support pupils to achieve their best. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, is considering a  future career in education, or wishes to gain valuable experience within a school environment.   

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: Friday 26th June 2026 
Interviews will be held Wednesday 8th July 2026 

 

Required for 1st September 2026:

School Administrator
BS7 (FTE equivalent): £28,598 (SCP12) - £29,540 (SCP14)
Hours per week: 37
Working weeks: 42 (term time + 4)
Starting salary (pro rata for 42 working weeks): £26,374

The Governing Body of this popular, successful and family-centred school are seeking a friendly, hardworking and highly committed School Administrator to join our caring and dedicated staff team. 

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that parents, pupils and visitors receive a warm welcome which reflects our Catholic ethos.  

This vital and demanding role involves a wide range of tasks including:
•    Being the first point of contact for visitors to school
•    general admin duties including minute taking, organising visits etc
•    managing school records, data and communications
•    providing administrative support to the Headteacher and School Business Manager
•    operating relevant IT packages
•    ordering and processing payments.
•    Managing day to day finance tasks including processing all monies which come into school, banking etc
•    Being the designated First Aider in school
•    supporting school events

The successful candidate will:
•    Have experience of working within an administrative role. Prior experience of working within a school environment is preferable, but full training will be given.
•    Be friendly and approachable, dealing with enquiries in a professional and courteous manner, in person, on the telephone and via email whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times. 
•    Be able to work well under pressure and prioritise tasks.
•    Have excellent skills in oral and written communication.
•    Have excellent IT skills and familiarity with a range of packages including Microsoft.
•    Experience of dealing with a school management information system (Arbor) would be an advantage but not essential.
•    Be organised, efficient and committed to teamwork.
•    Be willing to undertake First Aid training.

Application packs are available from the school office or from [email protected]

If you would like further information about the post, please email the head teacher at [email protected]

Completed application forms should be emailed to [email protected] by 9:30 am Friday 26th June 2026 
Interview Date: Wednesday 1st July 2026 or Thursday 2nd July

St James Catholic Primary 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. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Required for 1st September 2026:

School Administrative Assistant
BS3 Salary (FTE equivalent): £24,796* (SCP3) - £25,185* (SCP4) 
Hours per week: 20
Working weeks: 40 (term time + 2)
Starting salary (pro rata for 20 hours and 40 working weeks): £11,772

(*UK Living Wage supplement will apply)

The Governing Body of this popular, successful and family-centred school are seeking to appoint a cheerful, welcoming, highly efficient and motivated Administrative Assistant to join our caring and dedicated staff team. 

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that parents, pupils and visitors receive a warm welcome which reflects our Catholic ethos and should:
•    have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•    have experience of clerical and administrative work
•    have good numeracy and literacy skills
•    have effective ICT skills
•    be organised, adaptable and able to manage workload in a busy school office environment
•    be able to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
•    to be a designated first aider in school

Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

Application packs are available from the school office or from  [email protected]

If you would like further information about the post, please email the head teacher at [email protected]

Completed application forms should be emailed to [email protected] by 9:30 am Friday 26th June 2026 
Interview Date: Wednesday 1st July and/or Thursday 2nd July 2026

St James Catholic Primary 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. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.