Senior Teaching Assistant – permanent
Responsible to: Headteacher / Governing Body 
Hours: 32.5 plus 5 inset days Monday-Friday)

Due to pupil numbers, the Governors of Brampton Primary School are looking to recruit a hardworking, dedicated, passionate and creative Senior Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team in September 2024. The successful candidate will work closely with children in Upper Key Stage 2.

The successful candidate will:

•    Have experience of working 1:1 with children and supporting small groups in Upper Key Stage 2;
•    Have good knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum expectations;
•    Have experience of working with pupils who have additional needs and be willing to learn how to best support particular children with them;
•    be able to work in collaboration with the class teacher but also show independence and initiative;
•    have excellent communication skills;
•    show confidence and enthusiasm to build supportive     relationships with parents and staff and contribute to wider school life;
•    have the ability to develop positive behaviour strategies with    children;
•    hold NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required we look forward to receiving your application.

Please visit https://www.bramptonprimaryschool.co.uk/current-vacancies/ to download an application form or contact the school office should you require a paper copy. Once complete, please email to angela.graham@brampton.cumbria.sch.uk Please note – we do not accept CVs.

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: 01697742158 or email angela.graham@brampton.cumbria.sch.uk

Brampton 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.

Closing date for applications: Monday 1st July 2024 at 9am. 
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 3rd July 2024

From September 2024 – Fixed term posts for initial 12 months due to budgetary funding

Teaching Assistants – PCD5 + Allocation of 70 JWC’s.   
Final Salary: £26421 - £27334 (Pro-Rata)  
32 ½ Hours weekly / over 39 weeks (i.e. Term Time + 1 week in service training). 

The school is seeking to appoint a number of full time suitably qualified, enthusiastic and skilled teaching assistants to work with young people with severe and complex learning difficulties. 
 
An opportunity is available to join our outstanding team and be part of the Campus Whitehaven (EYFS, Key stage 1, 2 and 3) and/or St Joseph’s Cockermouth (Key stage 4 & 5) communities.

We have positions across both St Joseph’s campus Cockermouth and campus Whitehaven.

Mayfield offers many opportunities for continuing professional development. 
 
To apply, please complete the application form only which can be downloaded from the Mayfield School website.  www.mayfield.cumbria.sch.uk  CV’s WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED and return these to recruitment@mayfield.cumbria.sch.uk

 Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. 

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.

Closing date – Noon – 28th June 2024
Shortlisting 1st July, 2024
Interviews 5th July, 2024

EYFS/KS1 Class Teacher

The post is permanent, full-time.

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher.  
 
The Local Governing Body at Gilsland C E Primary School are seeking to appoint a creative, adaptable, hardworking and innovative practitioner, for September 2024 to teach an EYFS/ KS1 class.  You will need to bring enthusiasm, drive and a love of learning to support our children.
 
You will:  
•    Have a track record of delivering excellent outcomes for children. 
•    Be innovative in your approaches, delivering engaging and exciting sessions or lessons for groups of children.  
•    Understand how children develop and learn and use this to promote inspirational learning opportunities for children. 
•    Have a secure understanding of assessment that aids learning and be able to place this at the centre of your teaching. 
•    Have a ‘can do’ mentality with a desire to overcome challenges that arise. 
•    Be a team-player with good communication and inter-personal skills. 
•    Most importantly, be committed to professional development and have high expectations of your own practice. 
•    We are particularly excited to hear about your curriculum expertise – experience of, or willingness to, lead a core subject would be great but not essential.  
 
In return, we offer:  
•    Wonderful children, who love to learn. 
•    A community who take pride in being members of our team. 
•    A welcoming work environment, with high expectations and support.  
•    An inclusive school, where high standards and excellence are valued. 
•    Staff that work whole-heartedly as a team to deliver the best for our families. 
•    A professional development plan, designed to enhance practice and prepare staff for career progression  
•    Support to represent the school’s Christian Values and ethos
 
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. 

Visits to the school are by appointment only. To arrange a telephone conversation, book a visit or request an Application Pack please contact the Head of School, Miss Hannah Salkeld on 016977 47302 or via email: admin@gilsland.cumbria.sch.uk  
 
Completed application forms should be returned via email only, marked for the attention of the Head of School.
 
Closing Date: Wednesday 26th June 2024 at 12 noon. 
 
Interview:  Monday 1st July 2024.
 
 
 

School-based Children’s Occupational Therapist
Required September 2024 (Permanent Role)
PCD12i £38,223(A) per annum pro rata - actual salary: £17,720
(This is for 20 hours per week/ term-time - 39 weeks including 5 inset days)
Hours of Work: Mon-Thurs 9.30 am - 3:00 pm

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 a caring and committed Occupational Therapist.

The purpose of the role is to:
• Help vulnerable children and young people be as independent as possible.
• Look at the whole child, tackling individual tasks and helping children find ways to do what they need and want
to do.
• Liaise closely with the multi-agency team, including the SENCO, Speech & Language Therapists, paediatricians,
the child and family worker, and teaching/support staff.
• Engage with the children and young people within the school in innovative, helpful therapeutic and
meaningful activities, supporting them in learning and reaching their full potential.

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.
• 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.

For an application pack, please contact: heads@st-patricks-cleatormoor.cumbria.sch.uk and please visit the school website and vacancies page at www.st-pats.sites.schooljotter2.com/key-information/vacancies for more information on requirements for the role.

St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children and young people. References will be taken up and the successful applicant appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory references.

Closing date for applications is Friday 28th June 2024, Midday
                          
 

Required as soon as possible

PCD5 £23893 (pro rata) Actual salary £15207 (£12.38/hr) 
27.5 hours per week term-time only (plus 5 days INSET/closure working) 

We are looking for a Lesson Cover Supervisor to join our school.  The successful applicant will be required to cover short term planned and unplanned absence of teaching staff.  You will take sole charge of groups of students; no active teaching is required as students will learn by carrying out pre-prepared work under supervision.  The primary focus of this role will be to maintain good order and to keep students on task Support for the SEND Department and the team of Teaching Assistants will be required when not covering for teacher absence.

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 like to work at Millom School as a Cover Supervisor.

Completed applications should be submitted via email to hr@millom.cumbria.sch.uk by 12.00noon on Friday 28 June 2024.

Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 1 July 2024.

Catering Manager (permanent)
Hours:     37 hrs/week    
Weeks:  38 weeks during term-time + 8 days during school closure, including INSET days
Working hours 7am – 3pm, 2.30pm finish on Friday

We are looking for an experienced Catering Manager to lead our catering team including midday supervisors.  Start date is 1 September 2024 further to appropriate clearance of pre-employment checks.  Starting salary: £27897 pa including holiday pay.

Caldew is a well-established secondary school in the Dalston area of Carlisle.  We have approximately a thousand students to whom we provide an outstanding in-house catering service.  

Our Catering Manager is retiring, having led the existing team for 26 years developing the catering facility, providing a provision of the highest standards whilst promoting both healthy eating and individual choice.  All procurement in the area has a consideration to the school’s sustainability ethos.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional and friendly individual to lead our team, preferably with experience of working in a school or in a busy food environment.  Personalised training will be provided to ensure you have the tools to complete the role to a required standard. We will provide you with uniform, training, internal and external support and fantastic working facilities. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to have scope to continue to innovate the department as we strive to continually improve in all areas of the school.

Closing date:  12 noon Friday 28 June 2024
Interviews: Tuesday 2 July 2024

Please see further details on our website: https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

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

Midday Supervisor (part time, term time only)

PCD3 Salary: £23,151 FTE per annum, pro rata salary £4970 (this includes the Living Wage Supplement). Hourly rate £12

The Governors are looking to appoint, as soon as possible, a Midday Supervisor to join our excellent team and provide lunch time cover for a total of 9.5 hours per week.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

•    supervise children whilst they are eating
•    ensure safe supervision indoors and outdoors
•    high expectations of children’s behaviour 
•    a commitment to teamwork
•    effective communication skills
•    a willingness to update knowledge and skills through further training
•    uphold school behaviour policies

Application form and further details are available from the school office or via email to the above address. 

Closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 1st July 2024. 

Kingmoor Junior School is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all its pupils and staff. The offer of a contract will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and excellent professional references.
 

Part Time Teaching Assistant
Required From September 2024 

30 hours/week, term-time plus 1 week (39 weeks/year)
(Hours can be negotiated and could be fewer if preferred)

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 2025.

 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 admin@kingmoor-jun.cumbria.sch.uk. 

Closing date for applications is 10.00am on Monday 1st July 2024. Interviews will be held week commencing 8th July 2024. 

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 to start September 2024 or as soon as possible

PCD3 £23,151 pro rata (FTE 37 hpw) Hourly Rate £11.79 with non-contractual pay supplement to increase to UK Living Wage of £12/hour

Hours of work: 6 hours and 15 minutes per week, Term time only (38 weeks).

The Governors of Houghton CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a midday supervisor to become part of our happy, hardworking team.

We would love to employ a candidate who:

•    loves working with children
•    enjoys being part of a happy, kind and supportive team
•    has high expectations of positive behaviour and excellent listening skills
•    Is kind, patient and observant
•    likes to promote healthy eating and lifestyles
•    is sympathetic to our Christian Values

Application packs, including an application form, job description and person specification, are available to download from the school website: https://www.houghtonschool.co.uk/vacancies/  or from the school office (admin@houghton.cumbria.sch.uk).

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 25th June 2024
Interviews to take place the week beginning Monday 1st July 2024 by arrangement.

Completed application forms and a covering letter should be returned to Mrs L Walton by email (admin@houghton.cumbria.sch.uk) or via the school office. Interviews will be arranged as soon as possible.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details.

Houghton CE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Written references will be taken up and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other recruitment vetting checks.

Required to start September 2024 or sooner if possible

Pay grade PCD5 £23,893 per annum pro rata (FTE 37 hpw) term time only plus 1 week INSET

31 hours per week fixed until 31st August 2025

The Governors of Houghton CE School are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across the school, including children on our SEND register and those requiring 1:1 support through an EHCP. We are looking for individuals who will share our passion and drive to achieve the best possible outcomes for all our pupils and be an active part of our school and our happy team.

 The successful candidate will:
•    Be passionate about children’s learning
•    Be happy, kind and caring
•    Have experience of the National Curriculum, preferably across both Key Stages, and hold at least NVQ level 2 or above
•    Supervise and provide support for pupils, including those with SEND, ensuring their safety and access to learning
•    Have experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs
•    Have excellent Maths and English skills 
•    Have high expectations for all pupils and be committed to raising standards
•    Have good listening and behaviour management skills
•    Have a good understanding of, and a commitment to, the protection and safeguarding of children
•    Be able to follow direction from class teachers and also use their own initiative
•    Encourage and develop our inclusive ethos
•    Be sympathetic to, and supportive of, our Christian values and beliefs which are at the heart of our Church school
•    Be able to work as part of a team and be fully involved in school life
We can offer you:
•    Wonderful children, who love to learn
•    A supportive community of parents, staff, SLT and Governors
•    A school whose Christian Values are at the centre of everything we do and are inclusive of all children and families, including those of faith and no-faith, background or race
•    A strong team of professional, dedicated staff who are committed to maintaining high standards and put children at the heart of everything they do
•    A happy and supportive staff who work whole-heartedly as a team to deliver the best for our families
•    An outward looking school who cares passionately about our children and wider community
•    Professional development opportunities
•    A smile - as it’s always returned

Please also explore our website and Facebook page – www.houghtonschool.co.uk for more information

Closing date: Tuesday 25th June 2024
Shortlisting: Wednesday 26th June 2024
Interviews: Tuesday 2nd July 2024

Houghton CE School is committed to safeguarding, welfare and the mental and physical well-being of our children, staff and community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Written references will be taken up and any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

 Application forms are available by via our website https://www.houghtonschool.co.uk/vacancies/