Salary: BS5 Clerk to Governors Level 2 £25,183 pro rata (term time only) £13.05 per hour, approximately 10 hrs per month to an annual maximum of 120. 

Stanwix School’s Board of Governors are seeking to appoint a Clerk to Governors. This is an exciting opportunity which plays an important part in the effective running of our school.

Working with a strong and supportive governing body, this role offers flexibility and the ability to build on your administration skills whilst gaining key experience in school governance. 

The ideal candidate will provide administrative and governance compliance support to the Board ensuring the governing body can fulfil their duties. 

The main duties of this position are to advise the governing body on governance, procedural and constitutional matters, manage memberships, administer meetings, maintain appropriate records and manage information, in line with relevant legislation, guidance and best practice. 

The ideal candidate:
The successful candidate will have strong administration experience, be organised and motivated and able to work independently. They should be able to read through guidance and develop schedules and itineraries that support the statutory duties of the governing body each term.  

Candidates should also have experience of effective record keeping, strong IT and communication skills and be committed to maintaining confidentiality at all times. 

If this sounds like you, but you don’t have all the necessary experience, we would still welcome your application- especially if governance is an area that is new to you as we can provide training and support to help you develop new skills and learning in this area.

Over the year, the clerk is expected to attend a minimum of 6 full governing body and sub-committee meetings which are usually held during the evening and are a mixture of online and face to face. These are arranged in September for the academic year ahead. The remainder of the hours can be worked at the clerk’s discretion or flexibly in line with the needs of the governing body.

For more information or to apply for the role, please phone the school office on 01228 596069. 

Completed application forms along with an accompanying letter should be submitted to Mrs. Elizabeth Mallinson, Chair of governors by noon on Monday 9th December 2024.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school for an informal chat about the role, please contact us. 

Closing date for applications is Monday noon 9th December 
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 17th December
Start Date: January 2025

Stanwix School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, with a children’s barred list check, along with satisfactory references and safer recruitment clearances as outlined in the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

This role requires the postholder to undertake regulated activity with children. It is an offence to apply for a regulated activity position with children if you are barred from working with children. 

Stanwix Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

35 hours per week            
Salary: PCD 7 £27,711 to £28,624 per annum, pro rata, term time  - £14.36 rising to £14.83 per hour. Actual salary £22,441 rising to £23,191. Term Time Plus 1 week inset days.            

The Governors of Jericho Primary School are seeking enthusiastic a highly motivated and skilled Senior Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible or in Jan 2025.

You must have excellent numeracy and literacy skills, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.  A working understanding of effective teaching and learning is essential, and you must be able to demonstrate an understanding of how children learn. 

This post is flexible dependent on the skillset offered by the successful candidate.  The post will be either for EYFS Nursery or KS1 dependent on experience offered.  We would also love candidates to have experience and/or a specialism in either:
EYFS – Early Communication and Language or Early Reading – delivering a phonics programme. 

All candidates must be able to:
•    Be supportive, nurturing and understanding with high expectations of learning and behaviour. 
•    Be able to work alongside the class teacher, to deliver engaging and challenging learning activities that support the development of our children. 
•    Be flexible, supportive and committed to the life of the school. 
•    Be an enthusiastic practitioner that is committed to giving our children the very best. 
•    Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents. 
•    Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
•    Support pupils consistently while recognising and responding to their individual needs
•    Promote independence and employ strategies to develop self-resilience

We can offer:
•    A caring, friendly school 
•    A staff team committed to achieving high standards who act with children at heart,
•    Enthusiastic pupils, staff and parents,
•    A commitment to continued professional development
•    A forward- looking school, keen to accept new challenges
•    A dedicated, hard-working Governing Board

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required. 

Please ensure you visit the vacancies section on our school website for important further information regarding recruitment at Jericho Primary School 
https://jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/

Applicants are warmly invited to visit the school.                                   
Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Application forms and job description are available from our school office at admin@jericho.cumbria.sch.uk
Completed application forms should be returned, marked confidential to the Senior School Administrator Mrs Sarah Spires at admin@jericho.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 5th December at noon.
Interview Date:  Monday 9th December 2024

Fixed Term Teaching Assistant EYFS nursery 35 hours per week over 5 days until July 2025

PCD 5 £25,183 per annum, pro rata, term time £13.05 per hour

Actual salary £20,393     

The Governors of Jericho Primary School are seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated and skilled Teaching Assistant.  You must have excellent numeracy and literacy skills and a Level 2 or  3 in Early Years or equivalent.  

A working understanding of effective teaching and learning is essential, and you must be able to demonstrate an understanding of how children learn. You will support the teacher in the delivery of the Early Years Curriculum to our Early Years pupils, working in partnership with parents, teachers and the school to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment. 

You must be able to:
•    Be supportive, nurturing and understanding with high expectations of learning and behaviour. 
•    Has a good understanding of child development and learning
•    Be able to work alongside the class teacher, to deliver engaging and challenging learning activities that support the development of our children. 
•    Be flexible, supportive and committed to the life of the school. 
•    Be an enthusiastic practitioner that is committed to giving our children the very best. 
•    Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents. 
•    Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
•    Support pupils consistently while recognising and responding to their individual needs
•    Promote independence and employ strategies to develop self-resilience

We can offer:
•    A caring, friendly school 
•    A staff team committed to achieving high standards who act with children at heart,
•    Enthusiastic pupils, staff and parents,
•    A commitment to continued professional development
•    A forward- looking school, keen to accept new challenges
•    A dedicated, hard-working Governing Board

Jericho Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in its care and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include references (to include an assessment of the candidate’s suitability to work in a school), health, right to work in the UK and Disclosure and Barring Service.

The successful candidate will be expected to follow and contribute to the school’s policy for Child Protection (available from the school and on the school website).

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

Please refer to our school website www.jericho.cumbria.sch.uk for further information regarding our safeguarding procedures.

Applicants are warmly invited to visit the school.                                   
Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Application forms and job description are available from our school office admin@jericho.cumbria.sch.uk
Completed application forms should be returned, marked confidential to the Senior School Administrator Mrs Sarah Spires at admin@jericho.cumbria.sch.uk  

Closing Date: Thursday 5th December 2024 at noon
Interview Dates:  Monday 9th December 2024

Fixed Term Post
Apprenticeship Rates
Hours of work:  8.30am to 3.30pm
Monday to Friday term time
Working hours: 32.5

Dearham Primary School  is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated Apprentice Learning Support Assistant to join the team. This is a key role in providing a welcoming and safe environment for staff, students and visitors.
We are looking for a well-organised, self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills. You will work to promote effective participation, enhance learning, and raise aspirations to help all children achieve their full potential. You will also play a key role in supporting teaching colleagues.

The successful candidate will:
•    Study towards the CACHE Level 2 or 3 Support Teaching and Learning in school
•    Provide support and guidance to children, young people and those engaged with them
•    English and Maths at a grade 4 or above.
•    Up to date knowledge and understanding of the practices and procedures within education relating to the welfare, safety and education of pupils.
•    An understanding of principles of child development and learning processes.

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

For further details about this role, please visit our website 

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/137602/EDV-2024-DPS-97333 

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Closing date is 09:00AM Wednesday 06 December 2024 

Permanent Role
10 Hours Per Week (39 Weeks)
8.00am - 8.45am And 3.15pm - 4.30pm
Monday - Friday 

Please note that where continuous service from previous employment applies, subject to terms and conditions, the pro rata salary would be re-calculated based on the applicable service of the successful candidate. The pro rata salaries stated on this advert have been calculated with no relevant continuous service.

WRAP team members need to be enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated. This provision is open to all our pupils. This is a key role in providing a welcoming and safe environment for staff, students and visitors. Various shifts are available and this will be discussed further at interview.

The successful candidates will:
supervise the children’s drop off and collection to and from club
hold a level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline
deliver planned activities
supervise primary aged pupils within WRAP Club environment
maintain WRAP club register
be familiar with the school’s Health & Safety Policy
encourage active play sessions by organising/managing play resources

We encourage applications from candidates with experience of working with primary aged pupils. Support and training will be given on how to apply this to a WRAP provision in a school setting.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm,  then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, hr@changinglives.education or T: 01946 820 356.

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

For further details about this role, please visit our website https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147395/EDV-2024-APS-82051 

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Closing date is 09:00AM Friday 20 December 2024

Required 7th January 2025

Fixed term until December 2025 due to budgetary funding 
32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) term time only

The Governors of Ashfield Junior School are looking to appoint an excellent, enthusiastic teaching assistant to undertake work in one of our KS2 classes.  The role will be to work alongside a team of teachers and other TAs within the year group to support a pupil with identified social & emotional needs. You would be required to support the pupil to access their classroom learning, manage their emotions and access positive playtimes.

If you are patient, caring, creative, resilient, and full of positivity, then this could be the job for you.

We would like someone who:
•    Has experience of supporting individuals in their physical, emotional or learning needs
•    Has high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and a commitment to high standards for all children
•    Is enthusiastic and proactive with strong team work skills.
•    Is calm and willing to adapt and be flexible to respond to a pupil’s needs.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. 
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post, as are excellent professional references.

The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 29th November 2024 
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th December 2024 

Application packs are available from the school via email asibbald@ashfield-jun.cumbria.sch.uk 

Completed applications to be marked ‘confidential’ and returned:
By post to the Headteacher, Mrs. S Frost. 
Electronically to asibbald@ashfield-jun.cumbria.sch.uk 
By hand to the school office 
    

Hours: 30 hours per week, Term time only
Contract: Fixed-term 12 months (with potential for extension)
Salary: PCDC7 P12-P14 £27,711 - £28,624 per annum pro rata/ £14.36 - £14.83 per hour term time only.  

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young learners? St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School is seeking a dedicated and nurturing 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1).

About Us
At St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, we are a vibrant, inclusive community rooted in faith and committed to delivering excellence in education. We value the unique potential of every child and aim to create a nurturing and supportive environment where all pupils can flourish.

The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our team and provide tailored 1:1 support for pupils with SEN. You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and other staff members to create an inclusive and engaging learning experience.

Responsibilities
•    Provide 1:1 support to pupils with specific learning needs in EYFS and KS1.
•    Assist with implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and adapting activities to suit the pupil’s needs.
•    Foster a positive and encouraging learning environment.
•    Support the social, emotional, and educational development of the pupils.
•    Liaise with teachers, SENCo, and parents to ensure consistent progress.
•    Assist with classroom activities, maintaining a calm and inclusive atmosphere.

About You
We are looking for someone who:
•    Has experience working with children, ideally within EYFS or KS1.
•    Has a good understanding of SEN and strategies to support learning.
•    Is patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic about helping children reach their potential.
•    Possesses strong communication and teamwork skills.
•    Demonstrates commitment to the Catholic ethos of our school (you do not need to be Catholic but should be supportive of our values).
•    Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning) are desirable but not essential.

What We Offer
•    A warm and welcoming school community.
•    Supportive and experienced colleagues.
•    Opportunities for professional development and training.
•    The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives.

How to Apply
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, please complete the application form available in the vacancies section on our school website https://www.smmcatholicprimary.co.uk/vacancies or contact the School Office on 01228 401800.

For further information regarding the role or to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Mrs Fontana the school SENDCo via the School Office.

St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. . The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.

Join us in shaping a brighter future for every child at St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School!

Successful candidates will be notified by email to attend interview.

Closing date: 6th December 12 noon

Interview date: 11th December 2024 

24 hours per week - Permanent 

PCD7  P12-P14 £27,711- £28,624 per annum pro rata/£14.36 - £14.83 per hour term time only.  

Are you passionate about supporting young children during their most formative years?

St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary is a warm and welcoming school dedicated to fostering a love of learning from the earliest stages. We are looking for an enthusiastic and nurturing EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. If you are committed to making a real difference in children’s lives and supporting their journey through early education, this role is perfect for you.

Your Role:
As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the early development of children in our Foundation Stage, ensuring they thrive in a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

Your key responsibilities will include:
•    Supporting Teaching and Learning: Assisting the class teacher in delivering creative, hands-on lessons aligned with the EYFS framework.
•    Individual and Small Group Support: Working with individual children and small groups to provide tailored support, ensuring all learners are engaged and achieving their potential.
•    Creating a Stimulating Environment: Helping to prepare and maintain a dynamic and engaging classroom environment, including setting up activities and managing resources.
•    Observation and Assessment: Observing children’s progress, recording key achievements, and contributing to assessments in line with the EYFS framework.
•    Encouraging Independence: Supporting children in developing key life skills such as personal hygiene, social interaction, and early problem-solving.
•    Promoting Inclusion and Wellbeing: Building positive relationships with children, fostering an inclusive ethos, and ensuring every child feels valued and supported.

About You:
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated individual with the following attributes:
•    Qualifications and Experience:
o    NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare or equivalent (essential).
o    Previous experience working within an EYFS setting (desirable but not essential).

•    Skills and Knowledge:
o    A solid understanding of the EYFS framework and how to support children’s development.
o    Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues, children, and parents.
o    A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
o    Creativity and enthusiasm to contribute to a vibrant, interactive learning environment.

•    Personal Qualities:
o    A patient and empathetic approach to working with children.
o    A passion for early childhood education and a belief in the importance of these foundational years.
o    A proactive attitude, ready to step in and support wherever needed.

What We Offer:
At St Margaret Mary, we value our staff as much as our pupils. As part of our team, you will benefit from:
•    Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career progression to support your growth.
•    Supportive Environment: A collaborative and inclusive team dedicated to delivering the best outcomes for children.
•    Modern Facilities: A well-equipped learning environment designed to inspire creativity and exploration.
•    Work-Life Balance: A school that values your time and well-being.

Why Join Us?
St Margaret Mary is a community-focused school where every child is seen as an individual, and every staff member is supported to flourish in their role. Our EYFS team is committed to fostering curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning through play-based, child-led approaches. Join us in shaping bright futures!

How to Apply:
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, please complete the application form available in the vacancies section on our school website https://www.smmcatholicprimary.co.uk/vacancies .For further information regarding the role or to arrange a visit to our school, please contact the School Office on 01228 401800.

St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.

Join us in shaping a brighter future for every child at St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School!

Successful candidates will be notified by email to attend interview.

Closing date: 6th December 2024 12 noon

Interview date: 11th December 2024 

Required from 24th February 2025, a hard-working, inspiring teacher to join our committed, talented and enthusiastic team to teach a Key Stage 2 class. 

Salary: MP1 (£31650) to MP6 (£43,607) pro rata

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 part-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 Friday 4th December 2024.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th December 2024

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.