Required from March 2026

Part Time Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term to 31st August 2027
 

30hrs 50min week (8.50am – 3.30pm), term-time plus 1 week (39 weeks/year)

We require an enthusiastic, professional and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and forward thinking team to provide one to one support for pupils. Initially required to 31st August 2027. (With the possibility of becoming permanent).

The successful candidate will offer:

•    high expectations of themselves and all pupils.
•    a motivation to make a significant difference to the lives of young people.
•    a proven ability to work effectively and flexibly as part of a team.
•    experience of supporting pupils with additional needs with their learning.
•    a relevant Level 2 qualification.
•    excellent maths, English, and communication skills.

In return we offer:

•    Positive pupils who are polite, enthusiastic and engaged with learning
•    A school that ensures safeguarding for all is a top priority
•    An inclusive, exciting and creative curriculum 
•    A welcoming and happy place to work, where staff wellbeing is considered at all times

Application packs are available from the school office via email to [email protected].

Closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 23rd February 2026. Interviews will be held w/c 2nd March 2026.

We are fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all pupils and staff. The offer of a contract will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and excellent professional references.

Required start: As soon as possible 

The Directors of the Mater Christi Trust and Governors of St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School in Carlisle are looking to appoint an energetic and compassionate Headteacher to shape a positive and ambitious future for the school. This is a school with a strong Catholic Ethos where the headteacher will be supported by staff, and Governors who are focussed and united in their ambition for St Margaret Mary.

Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Group 2,  Leadership Pay Range  £71,330 - £82,654 per annum.

We are looking for:

•    A practising Catholic.
•    Someone who is able to lead, motivate and inspire staff and pupils to achieve.
•    A creative and strategic thinker with energy and resilience.
•    An exceptional teacher.
•    Someone who is able to communicate well with good organisational and personal skills.
•    Someone who will ensure our children are known and loved.

The Chair of Governors, Mr. James Davis, is available to meet candidates to tour the school and Jacky Kennedy CEO is available to speak to candidates who wish to discuss the post. Please contact [email protected] to arrange an appointment.

To find out more about the post and to apply please visit MyNewTerm: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148701/EDV-2025-SMMCPSC-47552

Closing Date: 12 pm on Monday 23rd February 2026    
Shortlisting: TBC
Interviews: Friday 20th March 2026

 St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School is part of the Mater-Christi Trust in the Diocese of Lancaster. The Trust actively promotes diversity, unity and community cohesion and that it supports pupils to become successful, compassionate citizens. 
The Mater Christi Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Mater Christi Trust will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates, and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006’.