Teaching Assistant

Fixed term Contract Initially until July 2026 due to EHCP funding

Required September 2025

The Governing Body of this popular, friendly and caring school is seeking to appoint an outstanding teaching assistant for Sept 2025, linked to EHCP hours which will be reviewed in July 2026.

Part time , 32 hours per week , term time  

We are looking for a person who:

has a good knowledge of KS1 and KS2 expectations
has a passion for working with children 
is flexible and has excellent classroom skills
is well organised and able to work closely with others as part of a teaching team
has good communication skills
is adaptable to change
can work on a one to one basis and with small groups
has a sense of humour and is approachable


Waberthwaite offers:
•    A small, friendly school with strong links to the parish community
•    Happy, receptive and well-behaved pupils
•    An experienced, hardworking staff team
•    An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment.

Please contact the school either by phone (01229 717664) or e-mail ([email protected] ) to request an application pack.

Applicants are asked to complete the CCC application form and also submit a covering letter which details curriculum strengths, relevant experience and areas of expertise relevant to the person specification for the role.
    
Waberthwaite Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS and excellent references.

Closing Date -  28th July 2025
Shortlisting – 29th July 2025
Interview –  13th August 2025

 

 

 

 

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3410
PCD5 £23.893 per annum, pro rata
VA
Contract type
Work pattern

Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Required September 2025
Permanent part time contract term time only
15 hours per week 
NJC SCP 4 £24,404 per annum pro rata  Actual annual salary £8,675 per annum based on 45.6 weeks

We are looking for a reliable and preferably experienced person to join our catering team to provide high quality meals in a busy kitchen for approximately 1100 pupils in Campus Whitehaven. You may be working in St Benedict’s School and/ or Mayfield School.  Working hours will be directed by your Line Manager and typically will be from 10.45am to 2.15pm Monday to Friday term time only (includes a 30 minute break which is unpaid).

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.  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.  

Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form please to 
Andrea Hartley, HR Manager please at  [email protected]

Please email enquiries to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at  [email protected]

Closing date for applications: noon on Friday, 22nd August 2025
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter  

We do reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3408
Please see below
Catholic
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern

Governance Professional

Stanwix School is seeking a Governance Professional to join our team and support strong governance and academy compliance across our school. We are looking for someone who can act as a co-ordinator of governance processes, support transparent decision-making, and help ensure that governance practice aligns with current academy and DfE expectations.

Working closely with the Head Teacher and Chair of Governors, this is a key role where you will be required to provide high-quality scheduling, administration and minute-taking duties. You will be responsible for ensuring that organised and structured agendas are in place throughout the academic year which reflect the requirements as set out in the Academy Trust Handbook (and associated documents). 

This position plays a vital part in ensuring that Stanwix School remains a place where everyone can thrive, in line with our vision and values.
The successful candidate will be joining a very supportive and friendly team and working in an environment where you can develop your business administration skills and build your knowledge of academy leadership whilst working flexibly. 

Key Responsibilities
•    Provide procedural and statutory advice to the Governing Board, ensuring governance operates in line with legislation and best practice.
•    Organise and clerk all full governing body and committee meetings, including accurate minute-taking and timely distribution.
•    Work in partnership with the Headteacher on:
•    Maintaining statutory records (e.g. membership, registers of interest, attendance, meeting calendar)
•    Policy and website compliance tracking
•    Administrative compliance activities
•    Manage governor communication, document storage (GDPR-compliant), and training records.
•    Support a governance culture that is transparent, inclusive, and reflective of the school’s vision.
•    Commit to ongoing CPD in line with national guidance (e.g. NGA Career Pathway).

Person Specification
We are looking for someone who:
•    Has experience in administrative, governance, compliance or coordination roles.
•    Is highly organised, efficient, able to work on their own initiative and meet deadlines.
•    Demonstrates excellent written communication, record-keeping, and digital literacy. Is able to offer advice and guidance to support Trustees in their decision-making process. Understands or is willing to learn the Academy Trust Handbook, DfE guidance, and Ofsted expectations related to governance.
•    Is committed to making a positive contribution to our inclusive and ambitious school community.


Working Pattern
Approximately 3 hours per week term time (flexible), including:
•    Attendance at evening governing body and committee meetings (some online, some face-to-face).
•    Regular planning meetings with the Headteacher.
•    Remaining hours for meeting preparation, follow-up, and compliance work to be worked flexibly.

Salary
BS8 ( B) per annum pro rata (£31,586 FTE)

What You’ll Join
Stanwix School is a thriving, inclusive community where every child and adult is valued and empowered to grow. You will join a school where governance is seen as a driver of improvement, where your contribution will be respected, and where your development as a professional will be supported.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Stanwix Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All of our recruitment processes adhere to the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance. Please note, appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List. This role is classed as regulated activity due to it being regularly based in the school setting. It is a criminal offence to apply to work in regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. 

How to Apply
To find out more about the role, obtain an application form or arrange an informal visit, please contact the school office on 01228 596069 or email [email protected].

Please send your completed application form and supporting letter to:
[email protected]

Deadline: Thursday, 31st July 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews:  Thursday, 7th August, 2025

Please note: CVs will not be accepted.

 

 

 

 

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3406
Please see below
Academy
Contract type
Work pattern

Play Team Co-ordinator

 Play Team Co-ordinator    
 PCD3 - £24,441 FTE (pro-rata salary £3753.15) (job is subject to a 3.2% pay increase from September 2025)
  Hours:        6.40 hours per week, 11:50am – 1:10pm
    Contract type:    Term-time / permanent
    Reporting to:    Headteacher


Purpose Of The Job:
Working as a member of the play team, you will ensure that all our children have meaningful lunchtime play every day. You will work as a member of the play team to create a safe and stimulating outdoor environment providing social, active and creative play experiences for all. The play team is also responsible for ensuring that all our children have a pleasant eating experience at lunch time, while maximising the time they can spend outside playing. You will support our children as they visit the dining hall and are responsible for clearing the tables to a state ready for use by other diners.

Key Duties And Responsibilities:
-    Work as part of the play team to cover all daily lunchtime tasks. This will include sessions outside, and in the dining hall.
-    Work with the play coordinator to ensure all children have access to exciting age-appropriate play opportunities every lunch time.
-    Facilitate play opportunities and act as an ambassador for play.
-    Work with the play coordinator, and play team members to ensure that all our children have a safe site for play.
-    Coordinate and communicate between play zones and the dining hall to ensure all children visit the dining hall and eat their lunch.
-    Assess play areas for risks daily and communicate/implement any changes required.
-    Assist with putting out and packing away play equipment/kit.
-    Record and report incidents of note that occur during lunchtime – e.g. site issues, behaviour, first aid.
-    Assess and deliver first aid to pupils. Assist with first aid reporting.
-    Communicate effectively with the play coordinator, play colleagues and the catering team to ensure that all children visit the dining hall in a scheduled manner, to minimise queuing and maximise play time outside.
-    Assist children at lunch, e.g. with queuing, getting seated, opening packets, spillages, disputes, clearing plates / cutlery and encourage good eating, hygiene and social skills.
-    Clear and clean the hall during service (e.g. spillages, assisting with waste food, trays and cutlery).
-    Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve the team practices and performance.
-    Promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children in accordance with school child protection and behaviour management policies.
-    Support and uphold the school’s values system and school rules and reward pupils with verbal
praise for positive attitudes and behaviours.
-    periodic team meetings and/or training for professional development.
-    Assist with training new team members.
-    Complete school-based induction and any subsequent training required to improve performance.

The post holder will be subject to a full police and suitability check to satisfy child protection requirements. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and all convictions or cautions must be declared.

The post holder has a responsibility to promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children in accordance with the school's child protection and behaviour management policy.

Whilst the school hours are set, it is inevitable that other duties will be required from time to time. 
The post holder should be willing to work flexibly to deal effectively with such eventualities.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all of our employees to share this commitment. An enhanced CRB check will be required for this post.

Visits to school are welcomed, please contact Mrs Walsh 01228 560399
Attend
For further details and an application pack, please email our School Business Manager, Mrs Walsh at
[email protected].

Great Corby School, Great Corby, Carlisle CA4 8NE
The closing date for applications is 31st July 2025
Interviews will be held on – date to be confirmed

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3404
Please see below
Academy
Contract type
Work pattern

Support Worker (Reablement) - covering Allerdale and Copeland CMB1883e

Job Title: Support Worker (Reablement)

Location: Allerdale and Copeland

Salary: £13.68 per hour

Hours: Various Hours Available

Contract: Temporary 

 

Support at Home is a 365 day a year, 7 day a week, 24-hour service. This will include weekend and Bank Holiday rotas. Typically, we our shifts run between the hours of 7.30am – 9.30pm.

 

 

Would you like a rewarding role, where you can not only promote a person independence, but make a real difference to someone’s life every single day?

 

We have opportunities for caring and compassionate people to join our Support at Home teams across Allerdale and Copeland, as Reablement Support Workers.

Our Reablement Team, work with people who have been identified as having reablement needs to enable them to achieve identified outcomes; supporting them to retain as much independence as possible and remain living within their local community in their own home environment.

 

About the role

As a Reablement Support Worker your role is to enable individuals to remain in their own homes, supporting their recovery after a stay in hospital.

You will get the opportunity to know people individually, supporting their recovery and wellbeing through physical and emotional care, including support with everyday tasks, personal care and ensuring that reablement outcomes are met in accordance with a person centred, strength based reablement plan.

No experience or qualifications are needed to get started. We will help and support you with fully paid training and development – we are looking for the right people, with the right qualities.

 

If you do have experience, then come and take the next step in your career with us!

 

Who we’re looking for

If you’re friendly, compassionate and want to make a difference to people’s lives’, we would love to speak with you!

Please note: There will be a need to respond to service users who will not always be accessible via public transport, due to the geographical dispersal of the staff and people we support, throughout the Service.

 

DBS Checks

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with a Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Adults. Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

  • Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
  • Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
  • Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

 

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

  APPLY NOW

 

Please read the supporting information:

Post Specification

 

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

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Play Team Member

Play Team Member

10 hours per week – 11.30am – 1.30pm Term Time Only
SCP3 £24309 FTE (Pro Rata) - £12.60 per hour

Fun, friendly and want to play? 
Our Gold award playtimes need playworkers!
We are recruiting for a new member of our Opal Play team, you will ensure that all our children have meaningful lunchtime play every day. You will work as a member of the Play Team to create a safe and stimulating outdoor environment providing social, active and creative play experiences for all. 
We are looking for fun and friendly people who can;

• Facilitate play opportunities and act as an ambassador for play. 
• Work with the Site Manager, Play Coordinator, and Play Team members to ensure that all our children have a safe site for play. 
• Assess play areas for risks daily and communicating/implementing any changes required. 
• Assist with putting out and packing away of play equipment/kit. 
• Record and report incidents of note that occur during lunchtime – e.g. site issues, behaviour, first aid. 
• Assess and deliver first aid to pupils (if trained). Assist with first aid reporting. 
• Coordinate and communicate with the Play Coordinator, Play Team Members and the Catering Team to ensure that all children visit the dining hall in a scheduled manner, to minimise queuing and maximise play time outside. 
• Offer care, support and advice for children during lunchtime. 
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve the team practices and performance. 
• Promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children in accordance with school child protection and behaviour management policies. 
• Support and uphold Norman Street values, and are committed to our relational approach to behaviour.  
• Attend periodic team meetings and/or training for professional development.

At Norman Street Primary School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service checks, this will also include an online search.

Visits are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.

Closing date:        28th August 2025
Interviews:        Week commencing 8th September 2025

Application forms can be downloaded from the Cumberland Council’s website or by request to the Office Manager via [email protected]

Complete applications can be returned to [email protected] or by hand addressed to the Office Manager.

Please note - CVs alone will not be accepted as applications.

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3402
Please see below
Cumberland Council
Contract type
Work pattern

School Cleaner

The Governors of St. Bridget’s C of E School, Parton, Whitehaven, are looking to appoint a School Cleaner

Start date: 1st September 2025


Part-time, Fixed Term 2 years due to current school needs
(7.5 hrs per week 3.30pm to 5.00pm – 38 weeks term Time + 1 week + annual leave
entitlement)
OP1 £24,309 (FTE) per annum pro rata  ( this includes the living wage supplement £12.60 per hour )

We are looking for someone who:
• Can ensure effective school cleaning
• Works well on their own and has a sense of humour• Is determined to make a difference to the school community
• Is able to work within structured timings but also be flexible

We offer a great working environment with friendly staff, parents and children.

ALSO free place in after school club for any children you have at the school (after school club is 3.30pm to 5pm). Note that there may be odd occasions when you will need back-up childcare, if the club isn’t running.

Closing Date: Friday, 11th July 2025
Interviews: To be mutually agreed

Application forms and job description available from the school office or email
[email protected]

Completed forms may be returned to the school or emailed to [email protected]

Enquiries are welcome through email or phone

St Bridget’s C of E School is an equal opportunities employer; 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 appointed subject to satisfactory preemployment checks including an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service

Date posted
Reference Number
3400
Please see below
Cumberland Council
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern

School Cook

Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) School Cook

Start date:  3rd September 2025 End date: 17th July 2026

We wish to appoint a School Cook to prepare, cook and serve high quality meals in an efficient and effective manner whilst minimising food waste.

OP1 £23,656 per annum, pro rata  ( plus the living wage supplement - hourly rate £12.60)

Term Time only, 15 hours per week. Monday – Friday 10 am – 1:00pm

The applicant must be able to work independently to cater for both staff and pupils between the ages of 2 – 11.

It is desirable for the applicant to have experience working in a kitchen environment and for them to hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene and Allergens qualification, or to be willing to undertake training to achieve the necessary qualifications.

Walton and Lees Hill CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people, all appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks.    

If you would like to discuss this post, please contact Mrs Lynn Rooney, Headteacher, via email [email protected] or by telephoning 016977 2577.

Application packs are available from [email protected] and should be returned to school by post or via e-mail, marked ‘Private and Confidential’.  

Please email a completed application form to [email protected]

Closing date for the applications is Monday 7th July 2025, 3pm.

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3398
Please see below
Cumberland Council
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern

KS2 Teacher

Full Time Key Stage 2 Class Teacher

1 Year Fixed Term due to pupil numbers 

Required from 1st September 2025, a hard-working, inspiring teacher (M1-M6) to join our committed, talented and enthusiastic team to teach a Key Stage 2 class.

The successful candidate will:-
-Demonstrate excellent teaching skills
-Be enthusiastic and committed to raising standards
-Be a dedicated team member who is able to be flexible
-Be committed to inclusion and to providing exciting learning  opportunities for children with a wide range of needs
-Be committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all children

This is a full-time position. Application forms are available from school or can be downloaded from the Cumberland Council website.  https://legacy.cumberland.gov.uk/eLibrary/Content/Internet/541/4247991132.pdf

Closing date: Noon Thursday, 3rd July 2025. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 9th July.

Safeguarding
Silloth Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils.  All adults working or volunteering within the school will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and have references received and followed-up before any offer of a position/role will be made.

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3394
MPR
Cumberland Council
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern