Permanent Senior Teaching Assistant experienced in working with children who have social and emotional mental health difficulties.

PCD7 £27,711-£28,624 per annum pro rata (30 hours per week, 44.6 weeks per year) term time only/ £14.36 - £14.84 per hour.

We are looking to appoint a motivated, experienced and kind Senior Teaching Assistant to join our staff team from January 2025. The role will include supporting a child with social and emotional mental health difficulties, teaching small phonics groups and providing short one-to-one interventions for a range of pupils. There will be a requirement to supervise whole classes in unforeseen circumstances. Experience of supporting children using a nurturing and relational approach is essential. Recent autism training and experience working with autistic pupils would be desirable. RWI and Team Teach training are also desirable.

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

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

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

Application closing date: 28th November 2024

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 2nd December 2024.
 

Required as soon as possible 

Thwaites School is seeking to appoint an After School Club Assistant for our thriving after school provision.  We are looking for someone who is energetic, passionate and enthusiastic to join our friendly, motivated and supportive team.

Working hours will be 10 hours per week between 3.30 pm and 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only).

PCD 3 £24,404 (B) per annum pro rata , hourly rate £12.64

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner who:
•    Has a passion for working with children.
•    Is able to lead the day to day organisation of the After School Club.
•    Is able to create a safe, welcoming and friendly environment delivering high quality creative play opportunities embracing each child’s individual needs, unique qualities and personalities.
•    Is able to liaise with the school with regard to the needs of the children who attend the After School Club.
•    Is able to provide care, play opportunities and activities in a homely and nurturing environment, with regard to the individual development needs of the children and age ranges of children.
•    Fully supports inclusive practice and ensure that all children can be involved in the activities offered if they wish.
•    Is able to consult and liaise with the children and involve them in the planning of activities.

Qualifications required:  NVQ Level 2

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 up to date and relevant references.

Candidates are welcome to visit the school by making an appointment with the school office on 01229 772554.

Please contact Mrs S Bawden for an application form by emailing admin@thwaites.cumbria.sch.uk

This is a rolling advertisement.

Teaching Assistant

Required Tuesday 6th January 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Salary: Grade 5 (30hrs pro-rata, 40 weeks, £12.42 per hour)
 
30 hours per week over 5 days.
Paid weeks per year: Term time only (38 weeks) plus two weeks.

The Executive Headteacher and Local Governing Body of Threlkeld Church of England Primary School, part of The Good Shepherd Trust are seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic teaching assistant to support learning at this vibrant school. The role will involve both supporting an individual child, and at other times working with groups and other children within the class as directed by the class teacher.

We can offer an extremely friendly, caring and welcoming school community with fantastic children who are polite, well-behaved and extremely keen to learn and you would be joining a staff who are positive, friendly, hard-working and enjoy working together as a team, as well as a school with fantastic outdoor space and lots of outdoor learning opportunities.

We are looking for a person who: 
-  shows warmth and care in developing positive relationships with children;
-    is able to work as part of a supportive team and act on both initiative and specialist advice;
-  is enthusiastic and flexible with changes in daily routine.
-    Has a good understanding of, and a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of all children
 
Visits to the school are encouraged and are by appointment. To arrange a telephone conversation, book a visit or request an Application Packs please contact the Executive Headteacher, Wendy Kendall on 01768 778690 or via email: wendykendall@threlkeld.cumbria.sch.uk. 
 
The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Completed application forms should be returned via email only, marked for the attention of the Executive Headteacher – wendykendall@threlkeld.cumbria.sch.uk
 
Closing date:     Monday 25th November 2024 at 12noon
Interviews:         Friday 29th November 2024.
 

Play Team Member
10 hours per week – 11.30am – 1.30pm Term Time Only

Fun, friendly and want to play? 
Our Gold award playtimes need playworkers!

Due to the retirement of three members of our dedicated play team, we are recruiting! 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. 

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: 29th November 2024
Interviews:   6th  December 2024

Application forms can be downloaded from the Cumberland Council’s website or by request to the Office Manager via HR@normanst.cumbria.sch.uk

Complete applications can be returned to HR@normanst.cumbria.sch.uk or by hand addressed to the Office Manager.

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

Teacher Of Design &Technology 1.0 FTE 
With the ability to teach Art at KS3 and KS4
Permanent from January 2025, or April 2025

We are looking for a Teacher of Design and Technology to join the team at Millom School.  

The Post
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and committed candidate who will participate fully in the teaching and development of Design & Technology within the school.  The successful applicant will have excellent subject knowledge, with the ability to teach all components of the Design and Technology curriculum, and to engage the students in their learning.
We welcome applications from ECTs.

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.

The application form should be downloaded from the school website, http://millom.cumbria.sch.uk/about/vacancies and accompanied by a letter of application stating why you would be a suitable candidate for the role.

Completed applications should be submitted via email to hr@millom.cumbria.sch.uk by 12.00noon on Monday 2 December 2024.
Interviews will take place week commencing 9 December 2024.

Teachers Of Mathematics  X 2
Permanent from January 2025, or April 2025
Full time and Part time (minimum 0.6fte)

We are looking for Teachers of Mathematics to join the team at Millom School.  

The Post
We are looking for positive, enthusiastic and talented teachers who have the passion to sustain and improve continuing excellence in this core subject area.  The successful applicants will have excellent subject knowledge, and will be effective communicators with the ability to engage the students in their learning.
We welcome applications from NQTs/ECTs.

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.

The application form should be downloaded from the school website, http://millom.cumbria.sch.uk/about/vacancies and accompanied by a letter of application stating why you would be a suitable candidate for the role.

Completed applications should be submitted via email to hr@millom.cumbria.sch.uk by 12.00noon on Monday 2 December 2024.
Interviews will take place week commencing 9 December 2024.