Teaching Assistant 

Permanent

Start date: March 2026

PCD5 + 90 jwc Final grade 7 salary £28, 598 (A) pro-rata term time only 6.5 hours weekly

We wish to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and resourceful Teaching Assistant to support staff and pupils at The Gillford Centre and School 180. Applications are welcome for Key Stages 2, 3 and 4.

You will also have to have the patience and determination to engage young people between the ages of 7-16 who may have or be experiencing SEBD. Further information about who we are can be found on our website www.thegillfordcentre.co.uk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks; including health and identity.

If you would like to discuss this post/visit the school please contact James Nichols, Headteacher
on 01228 226957.

For an application pack please contact Elizabeth Dixon, School Business Manager on 01228
226957 or email [email protected]

Closing date: Friday 30th January 2026
Interviews will be held Thursday 5th February 2026
 

Midday Supervisor
Hours: 11.25 hrs per week
Weeks: 38 weeks term time + 3 INSET days 
Starting Salary   £6,632 - £6,736 (including holiday pay) Starting salary: £6,632.
Start: As soon as possible

We are looking for a Midday Supervisor to join our established catering team to start as soon as possible.  

Caldew is a well-established secondary school in the Dalston area of Carlisle.  We have over a thousand students to whom we provide an outstanding in-house catering service.  We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly individual to join our team, preferably with experience of working in a busy food or educational environment but personalised training will be provided to ensure you have the tools to complete the role to a required standard.

At Caldew we have a small group of dedicated supervising midday staff who support behaviour standards in the dining area of school.  The provision is supplemented by support from the existing teaching and support staff team to manage the wider lunchtime experience for students.  We are looking to recruit a midday supervisor with a friendly and professional outlook to ensure that the experience of students is efficient and safe. This is a vital role in a fast-paced environment.  

Closing date and shortlisting:  12 noon Wednesday 28 January 2026.
Interviews:     Friday 30 January 2026.

Further details are available on our website:  
https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

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

Permanent Higher Level Teaching Assistant             
Required from 23rd February 2026 (or as soon as possible)

The Governors of Jericho Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible. 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.  There may be some flexibility in this role – either Full Time or 0.5 Part Time.  Please state your preference on your application form. 

Salary  PCD 8ii £32,061 - £32,957 pro rata term time

You must be able to:
•    Provide PPA cover for class teachers (using planned schemes of work).
•    Be supportive, nurturing and understanding with high expectations of learning and behaviour. 
•    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 [email protected]

Completed application forms should be returned, marked confidential to the Senior School Administrator Mrs Sarah Spires at [email protected]

Closing Date: Monday 2nd Feb 2026
Interview Date:  Monday 9th Feb 2026
 

Clerk to the Management Committee

Hours:  10 hours per month; term-time only

 Permanent

 BS5 (Grade 5, plus JWC points) £13.47 per hour (£25,989 per annum, full-year, full-time
equivalent)

Start Date:   Negotiable on successful appointment.  Candidate  contractual requirements will be considered

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised, efficient administrator with excellent communication skills to support our Management Committee.
The Clerk will have a knowledge of effective governance practice and will advise the Management Committee on all procedural and constitutional matters, manage memberships, administer meetings, and maintain appropriate records.  

There are 4 Management Committee and 9 Sub-committee meetings per year, which are scheduled each September for the year ahead.  Meetings are typically held in the late afternoon / early evening.  Other working hours are scheduled at the Clerk’s discretion.

In return for your hard work, commitment and dedication we can offer you:
•    Comprehensive training
•    Support from our Management Committee and our Senior Leadership Team
•    A competitive salary

For more information and to apply, please visit the schools’ web-site - www.westcumbrialearningcentre.co.uk

The school's ethos supports equality of opportunity for all.

West Cumbria Learning Centre 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.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.  However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'.  These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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.

Closing Date:  Rolling advert 

Interview Dates:        TBC
 

Kitchen Assistant

OP1 £12.66 per hour (£24,413 per annum, full-year, full-time equivalent)

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Hours: 10 hours per week; term-time only, plus 1 week
                                                
Start Date:  Negotiable on successful appointment.  Candidate contractual requirements will be considered.

We are seeking a motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our dedicated team and help provide a healthy and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our pupils and staff. This role is ideal for someone looking for flexible, term-time work that fits around other commitments.

What We're Looking For:
•    A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and work as part of a team
•    Good communication skills
•    Ability to work calmly under pressure and switch between tasks with ease
•    An interest in food and nutrition and a passion for providing a quality service
•    Previous experience in a catering or school environment is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be provided
•    A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is essential, and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. 

For more information and to apply, please visit the schools’ web-site - www.westcumbrialearningcentre.co.uk

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.  However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'.  These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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.

Closing Date: 5pm, 23rd February 2026

Interview Dates:  w/c 2nd March 2026

Temporary Part Time Teaching Assistant – maternity cover

Salary: PCD5, £25,989 per annum pro rata (FTE 37 hpw) term time only.

Due to the success and expansion of our 2 year old provision we are seeking to appoint an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support our Little Acorns. This is a part time post working Monday- Friday 8.30-12.30pm with one additional afternoon on a rota basis (1-3.30pm), 22.5hrs/week.  Required to start on Monday 9th March 2026 until current post holder returns.

We are looking for a person who:
-    Is qualified and has experience in EYFS provision
-    displays a strong commitment to continuing to raise standards and levels of achievement
-    is flexible and works well as part of a team
-    is motivated and enthusiastic about working with children
-    is committed to supporting the Christian ethos and values of the school
We can offer:-
• Positive and enthusiastic children
• A professional, hardworking and committed team
• Strong links with the community and other local schools
• Supportive and caring environment for all children and staff to flourish

Application forms and further details are available on the school website: www.maryport.cumbria.sch.uk where further details can be found.

SAFER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
The school pays full regard to the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. The Governing Body will prevent people who pose a risk of harm from working with children by adhering to statutory responsibilities to carry out appropriate checks on staff or others who work unsupervised with children. Any successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The closing date for applications is 2nd February 2026 with interviews being held on the week beginning 9th February 2026

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment. Please ring or e-mail to book. All completed applications are to be emailed to - [email protected]

Permanent, part time Site Supervisor

Start date 23rd  February 2026.

OP5 £25,989 per annum, pro rata , full year

15 hrs per week split across the mornings and afternoons

Due to the retirement of the current postholder, we are looking to appoint a site supervisor to join our dedicated team here at Maryport CE Primary School. The successful candidate needs to be flexible, reliable, self-motivated and have a range of practical skills needed to support the running of a large, busy school building and grounds.

A good understanding of Health and Safety requirements is necessary, although training will be provided. The role requires someone who is capable of using their initiative and undertaking small projects. In addition, there will be security and keyholder responsibilities.

Hours of work are 15 per week, usually worked between 7am-8am and 3.30-5.30 (with some variation on this on Wednesdays). Two weeks annual leave can be taken during term time if desired and is not limited to the school holidays.

Application forms can be downloaded from the Cumberland Council website or from the school website: www.maryport.cumbria.sch.uk where further details can be found

SAFER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
The school pays full regard to the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. The Governing Body will prevent people who pose a risk of harm from working with children by adhering to statutory responsibilities to carry out appropriate checks on staff or others who work unsupervised with children. Any successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The closing date for applications is 16th February 2026 with interviews being held on the week beginning 23rd February 2026.

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment. All completed applications are to be emailed to - [email protected]

Temporary part time EYFS Teaching Assistant until 31st August 2026 due to pupil numbers

Start date as soon as possible

The governors of Maryport CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a qualified and committed Teaching Assistant to support learning in our rapidly expanding Early Years provision.  

PCD5 - £25,989 per annum, pro-rata, 32.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8.30am-3.30pm, term time only.

We are looking for a person who:
-    Is level 2 or 3 Early Years qualified, preferably with Paediatric First Aid
-    displays a strong commitment to promoting children’s development and learning in an Early Years setting
-    is flexible and works well as part of a team
-    is motivated and enthusiastic about working with children
-    is committed to supporting the Christian ethos and values of the school

Maryport Church of England Primary School 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”.

Visits to the school are welcome, please call 01900 812299.

Application forms can be downloaded from the Cumberland Council website or from the school website: www.maryport.cumbria.sch.uk where further details can be found

Completed applications are to be emailed to [email protected]   
Closing date: 30th January 2026 with interviews to be held in the week beginning 2nd February.

SAFER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
The school pays full regard to the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. The Governing Body will prevent people who pose a risk of harm from working with children by adhering to statutory responsibilities to carry out appropriate checks on staff or others who work unsupervised with children. Any successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Fixed Term Part Time (0.6) Teacher Of Upper Key Stage 2

Start date 13th  April 2026.

MPR  pro-rata
The Governors of Maryport Church of England Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated teacher to join our friendly, dedicated and hard-working team. The position is being initially offered on a temporary basis due to fluctuating pupil numbers and is for the summer term 2026 31st August 2026. There is some flexibility to run this post as 3 full days or to distribute the hours across the week.

The successful candidate will:
•    Recent experience of working with Year 5 or 6 with knowledge of KS2 SATs procedures and expectations
•    have excellent classroom management skills with high expectations of standards to ensure the progress of all pupils;
•    be committed to providing challenging and exciting learning opportunities for all children by motivating and inspiring them;
•   be committed to making learning engaging and meaningful using a cross curricular approach;
•    create a stimulating and purposeful learning environment;
•    be a dedicated, flexible team member who is committed to taking part in the whole life of the school;
•    foster good relationships with parents, pupils, governors, colleagues and other professionals;
•    show commitment to the Christian aims and ethos of Maryport CE Primary School;
   be committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all children.
    
We can offer:-
• Positive and enthusiastic children
• A professional, hardworking and committed team
• Strong links with the community and other local schools
• Supportive and caring environment for all children and staff to flourish

Visits to the school are welcome.

To apply for this position please complete and return the application form by Friday 6th March 2026. Application forms can be downloaded from the Cumberland Council website or from the school website: www.maryport.cumbria.sch.uk where further details can be found.
Visits to the school are most welcome by prior arrangement.
Closing date for applications: 6th March 2026. Interviews will take place in the week beginning 16th March 2026.

SAFER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
The school pays full regard to the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. The Governing Body will prevent people who pose a risk of harm from working with children by adhering to statutory responsibilities to carry out appropriate checks on staff or others who work unsupervised with children. Any successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.