Clerk to the Governing Body - Level 1

Silloth Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a Clerk To The Governing Body - Level 1

30-40 Hours per year, term-time only
Pro rata full time salary is £24,027 but the position is only part time at 30 to 40 hours per year

The salary is BS3A (£12.45 per hour)

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check

The Governing Body of Silloth Primary School wishes to appoint, an enthusiastic and committed Clerk to the Governing Body
The successful candidate will:
•    Assist with agenda planning
•    Attend and minute committee meetings and full governor meetings
•    Liaise regularly with the Chair of Governors & the Head Teacher.
•    Be flexible and reliable.
•    Be available to work during the school day and some evenings.

If you would like to apply for this position, please email the school on [email protected] for an application form, or call in at the office.

Application forms must be supported by a letter of application, outlining why you are suited to the position and your experience.

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 3rd July 2025.
Interview date TBC

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
3392
Please see below
Cumberland Council
Contract type
Work pattern

Site Supervisor

Site Supervisor
Required  September 2025

Permanent, 20 hours per week + extra hours during school holidays or when needed
Working pattern: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. daily

Salary OP5 £25,183 per annum, pro rata £13.05 per hour

The Headteachers and Governors of St Patrick’s School are seeking to appoint a proactive and dedicated Site Supervisor to take a leading role in the maintenance, safety, and development of our school premises. This is a hands-on position requiring initiative, reliability, and a commitment to ensuring a secure, clean, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day site operations including minor repairs, health and safety compliance, traffic patrol duties, and overseeing contractors, working closely with the Co-Headteachers and School Business Manager.

Please download the CES application form or contact the school office: [email protected]

The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Friday 11th July 2025.
Interviews will take place on Monday 14th July 2025.

St Patrick’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
 

Date posted
Reference Number
3390
Please see below
Catholic
Contract type
Work pattern

Business Administrator

St Bega’s CofE Primary School is a small school located at the heart of it’s community in Eskdale. 

The Governors are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Permanent School Business Administrator and Clerk to Governors to join our fantastic team in September 2025.  We are interested to hear about your experience as well as any additional skills and qualities that you can bring to our forward-thinking team. The required start date is the 1st September 2025 but an earlier start date or period of transition to work alongside the existing Business Administrator would be welcomed.

Business Administrator Hours: 25 hours per week (Monday-Friday) term time, 38 weeks + 1 week of INSET.  There may be an option to do more hours.

Salary Scale: BS6 – BS7 (£25,584 - £28,624) per annum, pro rata (dependent on skills and experience). 

Clerk to Governors Hours 1 hour per week (Monday-Friday) term time, in addition this will include 3 afternoon/evening meetings a year. Salary Scale BS3 – BS5 (£24,027- £25,183)per annum pro rata 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and hard-working team. We are looking for someone with experience of working within administration and finance as well as supporting a wide range of activities, including human resources and safer recruitment, payroll, procurement, facilities management and health and safety.

The successful candidate will:
•    be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues in a range of formats and demonstrate high levels of professionalism;
•    have experience of administrative work including assisting with the preparation and monitoring of the budget and day-to-day tasks ideally within an education environment; 
•    be willing to undertake a varied role which will include responsibilities such as meeting deadlines for DFE data to be submitted, health and safety procedures, facilitating payroll by working through our HR providers;
•    understand a range of IT systems including Microsoft Word and Excel;
•    understand and respect the need for a high degree of confidentiality; 
•    support and understand the values and the vision of our school;
•    be committed to safeguarding children and understand that we all have a duty to keep children safe.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and enthusiasm required we look forward to receiving your application. We would encourage candidates to visit the school, meet the team and see the amazing work taking place in the setting. To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role further, please contact: 019467 23259 or email us at [email protected]

St Bega’s CofE Primary 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. We will also need to obtain references in advance on any candidate short-listed for interview.

Application forms are available via the Cumberland Council website. Please return completed forms to [email protected].

Closing Date: Wednesday 9th July 2025 at 12pm 
Interviews will be held on: Friday 11th July 2025

 

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3388
Please see below
Cumberland Council
Contract type
Work pattern

Senior Teaching Assistant

Senior Teaching Assistant (STA)
Required September 2025

NJC Scale 4 £25,584 - £27,269 per annum pro rata  (actual salary £18,639 - £19,866 based on 46.6 weeks)

Part time, term time only permanent contract  

30 hours and 5 minutes per week over 5 days 
 

We are seeking to recruit a Senior Teaching Assistant to provide 1: 1 and small group support in classes for students with a Special Education Need or Disability.  You need to have good literacy and numeracy skills and a relevant NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification; appropriate experience as a Teaching Assistant would be preferred.   To strengthen our existing team, experience in supporting students with a visual impairment would be beneficial.  This is a part time term time only post and we have a small number of positions available.

The application form and job description can be downloaded from the school website at 
www.st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk

St Benedict’s School is 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.  

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

The application form and job description can be downloaded from the school website at 
www.st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk

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

Closing date for applications: noon on Thursday, 10th July 2025
Interviews will be held shortly thereafter

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

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3386
Please see below
Catholic
Contract type
Work pattern

Senior Teaching Assistant x 2 Posts

Senior Teaching Assistant x 2 Posts
Required September 2025
Fixed-term to cover SEN requirements until July 2026
27.5 hours per week (Term time only)
 PCD7 £27,711 (A) (pro rata)/ actual Take Home: £17,635

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is a thriving school in Cleator Moor. We are a friendly, hardworking team who strive to provide the best possible education and environment for our children with Christ at the centre.

The Governors are seeking to employ two caring and committed Senior Teaching Assistants.

Your role would be supporting children with special educational needs. The role will involve supporting, assessing and recording pupils’ learning and identifying the next steps in learning.

Experience in supporting children with personal, emotional and behavioural needs is desirable.

We are looking for applicants who are:
• Practising Catholics or those committed to sustaining the strong Catholic Ethos of the school.
• Able to demonstrate good levels of English and Maths skills to support our pupils.
• Creative and highly motivated, with passion and patience for supporting quality learning experiences.
• Level 3 in Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Emotionally intelligent, placing immense value on developing the whole child.
• Able to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team.

We can offer you:
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated and cherished children who take great pride in attending St Patrick’s.
• A fantastic team of dedicated and supportive staff who strive to positively impact children’s lives.
• A perfect balance of care, development and support for staff with high expectations.
• Supportive and committed parents and governors.
• A leadership team dedicated to attainment, achievement and enjoyment.

Closing date: 11th July 2025 @ midday
Interview date: 14th July 2025

St Patrick’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects
all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to
enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Further information, including job description, and application form can be obtained from the school vacancies
page at www.st-pats.co.uk/key-information/vacancies or please contact us by e-mail on [email protected].
Please remember to carefully check the content of your advertisement against the checklist

 

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3384
Please see below
Catholic
Contract type
Work pattern

After School Club Leader

After School Club Leader

Start date: 1st September 2025    

PCD3 - £24,441 FTE (Pro rata £4,243)
(A 3.2% salary increase has been agreed but not yet implemented therefore does not show on the above scale. This increase, when implemented will be backdated from September 2025).

Hours: 7.5 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3.00pm-5.30pm
Contract type: Term-time/permanent 
 

JOB DESCRIPTION – After School Club Leader

Main Purpose:     To supervise the provision of after school club service for pupils between the age of 3 – 11.  To coordinate all activities within a safe and stimulating environment, in accordance with the club/and or school policies.

Responsibilities/Duties    

•    Develop understanding of health issues such as healthy eating, fitness and exercise
•    Provide and supervise safe play activities for pupils
•    Carry out day-to-day administration including registers, ordering and purchasing of equipment and food, record keeping as appropriate
•    To record and inform parents of any incident or accident relating to their children that has occurred during the session
•    Liaise with school staff as required
•    Undertake relevant training.
•    To set up and clear away equipment
•    Carry out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunity framework
•    To ensure that school security regulations are upheld
•    To provide support to children including first aid duties (dependent upon training)
•    To undertake such duties commensurate with the grade to ensure the successful running of the scheme

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.

Visits to school are welcomed, please contact Mrs. Walsh 01228 560399

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 in August – TBC        
        

Special notes or condition
Great Corby Primary School & Nursery 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 DBS check will be required for this post.

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.

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3382
Please see below
Academy
Contract type
Work pattern

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Post Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant. (HLTA)

Start Date: 1st September 2025 (Or as soon as available)
Permanent - 35 hours per week -  term time 
 
The Governors and Headteacher of our school are looking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and highly skilled HLTA. 
 
Our inspiration is our Mission Statement;
Why are we here?
Jesus told us to love one another.
We do this by showing respect and caring for each other.
We want everyone to do their best at all times and take pride in themselves because each one of us is special to God.

HLTA General purpose and job role;
-    Take responsibility for classroom assistance working with class teachers in order to promote effective teaching and learning for pupils. 
-    To be able to work independently and as part of a team; providing Preparation, Planning and Assessment (PPA) cover throughout the school. 
-    Support and supervise pupils throughout the school day whilst promoting pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion 
-    Give support to pupils, individually or in groups so that they can all access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement  

Main Duties and Key Accountabilities.
-    Support the Class Teacher in delivering whole class, group and individual teaching 
-     To support individuals and groups to help them learn. 
-    Provide written and verbal feedback
-    Motivate and progress pupils’ learning following school policies and guidance from Teachers 
-    Organise and safely manage an appropriate learning environment and resources 
-    Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils; including those with specific needs, both in the classroom as part of first quality teaching and through intervention work. 
-   Use positive behaviour management strategies in line with the school’s policy and procedures to contribute to a purposeful learning environment and encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively with others. 
-    To establish an effective and purposeful learning environment in partnership with the teachers and other colleagues. 
-    To support teachers in assessing the needs of individual children. 
-    To observe, record and feedback information on pupil performance. 
-    Assist with break time / lunchtime supervision including facilitating games and activities
-    Supporting educational visits and extracurricular activities 
-    To take safeguarding seriously and be observant and follow the schools safeguarding policy 
-    Take responsibility for own training and development, attending training courses both necessary and as appropriate. 
-    To communicate and liaise with staff, pupils, parents, governors and other members of the local community as appropriate

Other Key Aspects of the role may include; 
-    Record basic pupil data
-    Support children’s earning through play 
-    Support pupils with computing 
-    Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene as required, whilst encouraging independence

Experience and Qualification requirements; 
-    GCSE at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including Maths and English 
-    Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent; ie – NVQ learning support, Working with children 
-    Experience of working in an educational setting
-    Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)
-    Other relevant training; First Aid, Safeguarding, 
-    Excellent communication and organisation skills 
-    Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults and work as art of a team

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  To arrange a visit please contact the school office on:  Tel: 01946 830433 Email: [email protected]

The school is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks are required for this post, as are excellent professional references.

For an application pack and further details please email: [email protected] or contact the school office.

Applications, when submitted, should be sent electronically to the above address if possible or posted to the school address to arrive by 12 noon on Monday 14th July 2025. 

Interviews will be held on Thursday 17th July 2025 and all candidates selected for interview will be notified before 5pm on Monday 14th July 2025.

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3380
PCD8ii FTE Salary: £30,067 per annum pro rata (A) Hourly Rate: £16.10
Catholic
Contract type
Work pattern

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant
Required 1 September 2025 

PCD5 Salary Grade 5 - £25,183 (pro rata) Actual salary £17,486 (£13.05/hr) (Pay award pending)
30 hours per week term-time only (plus 5 days INSET/closure working)

The governors at Millom School are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic teaching assistant to support children with special educational needs on a 1:1 and small group basis.

The successful candidate will work under the instruction and guidance of teaching and senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for students, and to assist teachers in the management of the students both inside and outside the classroom.

Millom School is 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.  

Millom School has a friendly and supportive staff in a superb rural area at the southern tip of the Lake District.

Please see the school website for full details.  The application form should be downloaded from the school website, and accompanied by a letter of application stating why you would like to work at Millom School as a Teaching Assistant.

Completed applications should be submitted via email to [email protected] by 12.00noon on Tuesday 8 July 2025.

Interviews will be held wc Monday 14 July 2025.

Please ensure that your application includes both a daytime and an evening telephone number where you can be contacted, and an email address.

If you have particular questions about the post, we will be happy to answer them for you. Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Sheila Minter, on [email protected] who will be pleased to help you.  

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3378
Please see below
Cumberland Council
School
Contract type
Work pattern

Teaching Assistant

Fixed Term Part-time Fixed Term Teaching Assistant Vacancy required to start 
1st September 2025

Teaching Assistant - PCD 5 £25,183 per annum, pro rata, term time only + 5 Inset days (£13.05 per hour)
 

Newlaithes Nursery and Infant School is a happy, friendly place to work.  We would like to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly and highly motivated teaching assistant to work as part of our KS1 team.

The post is fixed term for 30 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm term time only + 5 Inset Days. The post will start on 1st September 2025 to Friday 18th July 2026. This fixed term post is to support a child in KS1 with an EHCP.

The successful candidates should be:
• A dedicated and caring KS1 practitioner with a L2 or L3 relevant qualification
• Able to work as part of a team
• Dedicated to the well-being of all the children at the school
• Creative and flexible to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Have good knowledge of KS1

We can offer:
• A good school
• Happy children who love to learn
• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• A fantastic learning environment

For further information and an application pack please look at our website www.newinf.cumbria.sch.uk in the news & events section where all forms can be downloaded.

Closing date for applications Thursday 10th July 2025 @ 9.00am
Interview date Monday 14th July 2025.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that this commitment is reflected in our recruitment and selection practice. Successful candidates will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.  

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please ensure you use the correct Cumberland Council application form which is available to download from our school website www.newinf.cumbria.sch.uk  and please read the guidance notes carefully. Only applications on the current Cumberland Council application form will be considered. Applications can be emailed to [email protected].

Newlaithes Nursery & Infant School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check being sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

 

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3376
Please see below
Cumberland Council
Contract type
Work pattern

Teaching Assistant

Start Date:        1st September 2025

Grade 5, Role Profile PCD5 £18943 (including holiday pay) Actual Salary dependant on service
Hours:  32.5 hours per week over 5 days
Weeks:     39 working weeks (Term time + 1 week’s hours at INSET/meetings etc)
 

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant. If you want to work in a supportive team, have the opportunity to progress your career and work with students that inspire us every day, then you are the one for us.

Our vacancy is for a Teaching Assistant to work 32.5 hours per week from 8:30am – 3:15pm + one meeting after-school per week.  TAs work 38 weeks in term-time and 1 week during school closure per year.

The role involves supporting the learning of students with SEND in Years 7 to 11, in and out of the classroom.  Students demonstrate a wide range of learning needs, including SEMH, Speech Language and Communication, and autism. You will work with a variety of students, including those with an Education, Health and Care Plan and those who are on the SEND register for support. You will work within a whole class setting or on a 1:1 basis when required.

Closing date:                Midday 30th June 2025                                     
Interview date:             4th July 2025    

Caldew is a well-established secondary school in the Dalston area of Carlisle. We have over a thousand students and state of the art educational facilities including internal and external sports provision.

The school operates a cycle to work scheme.

Please see our website or contact us for an application form on (01228) 710044. Applications by CV will not be accepted.

This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Story Group of companies that is enabling us to improve our facilities, provide high quality professional development for our staff and give our students opportunities, experiences and support that will raise their aspirations and achievement.

This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.
Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.   The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.  Our safeguarding policy can be found at https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/policies-other-key-documents/

Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer

Note:  References may be sought on receipt of applications
 

Date posted
Reference Number
3374
Please see below
Academy
School
Contract type
Work pattern