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.

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.  

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.

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
 

Childcare practitioner

Frizington Nursery School & Preschool are looking to employ a permanent Childcare Practitioner & Keyworker who is friendly, enthusiastic and passionate about working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage and giving every child the best start to their Early Years education. It is an exciting time at Frizington Nursery school as we continue to grow and expand our school. This post will require you to work in one of our Preschool Classrooms 0-3 and be a keyworker. 

PCD5 £25,183 pro rota, Full Year Position. 25hrs per week, overtime will be available, however we will consider applications for part-time hours 16+. This position is for an immediate start or as soon as possible.

The suitable candidate must have:
•    NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (or nearly at completion) 
•    GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English
The successful candidate must also be able to:
•    Work constructively as part of a team
•    Liaise effectively with staff and parents
•    Promote inclusion of all pupils within the Early Years classrooms
•    Show initiative and hold high expectations for pupils
•    Display a professional attitude at all times and desire to continue their professional development
•    Demonstrate their experience of working in the Early Years Foundation Stage
•    Have excellent communication skills
Frizington Nursery School & Preschool can offer:
•    A vibrant and welcoming environment with enthusiastic children who love to learn
•    Commitment to professional development
•    Hard working, welcoming and dedicated team of Staff and Governors

Frizington Nursery School & Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in our Safeguarding Policy.

Application packs are available on request from the Schools Business Manager, Claire Anson by emailing [email protected]  

Candidates are welcome and are actively encouraged to make a visit to the school by making an appointment with the Headteacher on 01946 810846.

Closing date for applications will be Tuesday 8th July 2025 12.00pm 
Interviews will take place week commencing  14th July 2025

School Kitchen Assistant
Starting September 2025
21.25 Hours Per Week- Term time only (44.6 weeks)
Permanent
OP3 £24,790 (Full time equivalent salary pro rata) actual salary: £12,179

We are looking to appoint a school kitchen assistant to help with the cooking, creation and preparation of a three- week
rolling menu within our school kitchen. The main duties will include all aspects of food preparation, food service, kitchen
hygiene and other duties associated with the running of the kitchen and food service operation. This includes ensuring a
high level of hygiene and health and safety is maintained in all areas of work.

The hours of work will be 9:15am – 1:30pm - term time weeks plus some additional days as required for duties as specified
by the role.

You will be joining a Staff Team that is committed, welcoming, supportive and friendly. We, as a school, are committed to
our children and their families, supporting them to make healthy choices that will last them a lifetime.

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].

Closing date for applications: 30th June 2025

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 return.

Executive Headteacher (Permanent)

Required January 2026

The Governing Body of Holme St Cuthbert Primary School is seeking to recruit an inspirational, ambitious and passionate Executive Headteacher to lead the school forward, maintain stability and continue to drive improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader to make a real difference.  You will need to be resilient, creative and show us that you know how to develop a school to be the absolute best for its pupils, families, staff and local community.

We offer an ambitious, high-quality curriculum which expands horizons and raises aspirations to ensure each individual pupil reaches their full potential. As a school we strive to provide a nurturing and caring environment. Our most recent Ofsted inspection report (May 2024) stated, ‘Pupils feel very happy and proud to attend this small and friendly school. Staff provide effective support for pupils’ mental health and well-being. This helps pupils to become confident and successful learners. There is a strong sense of community that makes pupils feel like they belong.’   The school has a committed Governing Body who will work with the Executive Headteacher to take the school forward.

The successful candidate will:

•    have a proven track record of working proactively and collaboratively with other schools and leaders for the benefit of all pupils
•    have the ability to prioritise, plan and organise self and others
•    have the capacity to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and in a variety of styles
•    have a clear vision to further develop the school, ensuring that pupils develop into happy, confident and responsible young people who achieve their full potential

If you have the confidence, experience and passion to make a difference for our children and their families we would be delighted to hear from you in order to discuss this role further. Applicants must demonstrate an agreement to undertake the Executive Headteacher role with their current Governing Body.

The Governors are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils and staff. Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Application packs are available by emailing: [email protected]
 

Visits to our school are welcome. Please contact the Head Teacher on 01900 881242 or [email protected] before the end of the Summer term

Closing Date 12th  September 2025 at 12 noon

Learning Support Administrator
Full time annualised hours (flexible as agreed)

Cockermouth School is a high performing, truly comprehensive school located in a beautiful part of the country on the edge of the Lake District National Park, and is in the heart of its community.

We are welcoming applications for the role of Learning Support Administrator to join our teams supporting all students with a range of Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.  Special Educational Needs and Disabilities is coordinated across both wider school and for those students with high needs and this role is a central support to our inclusive approach.  This role is full time and the successful candidate will be able shape their working year flexibly with us by working annualised hours by mutual agreement.  This provides for optimum work/life balance and the ability to respond to predictable patterns of workflow flexibly in line with personal commitments.  Some homeworking during school holiday periods will be possible by mutual agreement.

Successful candidates will have the initiative to work independently, a willingness to learn and develop, capacity to contribute to a team approach, flexibility and a genuine empathy for pupils with SEND. We are looking for a colleague to join our team who can demonstrate being highly organised, caring and experienced in working successful in a large and busy team environment.  We’d love to speak to you if you are interested in the role.

GCSE grade 4 or above in English and maths (or equivalent) is required.

Cockermouth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of students, engages with young people and staff on policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake an enhanced DBS and where appropriate to the post, a requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification declaration.

Applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of sex, race, marital status or disability.  Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed

A covering letter and completed application form should be returned to [email protected] no later than 09:00 on Tuesday 1 July with interviews taking place before 16 July 2025.
[email protected] 
More information is available on our website www.cockermouthschool.org

Senior Teaching Assistant - Permanent

Required September 2025
Part time (25 hours per week), term time only (38 weeks per year) 
 

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional who is passionate about supporting pupil’s learning and development in our popular oversubscribed school.

You will be part of a team who work collaboratively in class and provide support to a number of pupils with special educational needs. You will work under the direct instruction of teaching staff and the SENDCo, usually in the classroom with the teacher to support access to learning for pupils, as well as planning and delivering focused interventions. 

The successful candidate will be:
•    passionate about supporting pupils to gain an inspirational education to achieve their potential 
•    highly organised and able to prioritise workload, with the ability to work flexibly in a fast-moving environment 
•    an outstanding practitioner with high expectations of pupil’s achievement and behaviour, who is committed to providing high quality teacher and classroom support. 
•    an excellent communicator who can work inclusively with pupils, staff and parents
•    Calm and compassionate while upholding professional standards

Our school has a distinctive caring and Christian ethos with the emphasis on the individual and supporting staff and pupils in fulfilling their full potential. St John Henry Newman Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS, health check and a six month probation period.

For an informal chat about the post or to request to visit our school please contact Mrs Lucinda Keelan, SENDCo by email: [email protected]

Application packs can be requested by emailing [email protected] or downloaded from our website at http://newman.cumbria.sch.uk/Vacancies/

The closing date for applications is 12pm Monday 30th June 2025  Completed application forms can either be emailed to the address above or by post addressed to HR and Finance Department.

Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email.

Job Title: Finance Assistant  

Start Date: September 2025

Contract type: Full Time/Full year available or Full Time/Term Time Only +5days available, by arrangement.

Energy Coast UTC is looking to appoint a motivated and organised Finance Assistant to support the efficient running of our finance department. This role involves assisting with day-to-day financial tasks such as processing invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and helping to ensure compliance with financial procedures. The successful candidate will have strong numeracy skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to work. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking educational institution that plays a key role in developing the next generation of engineers and industry professionals.

Salary: Cumberland Council Pay Scale 5A-6B £25,183-£25,992 

At Energy Coast UTC our intent is to deliver academic excellence alongside a world class technical and skills based practical education, ensuring our students also excel in employability skills and work directly with employers on a range of projects. We prepare students to meet the demand for highly skilled engineers and civil engineers in Cumbria and the world.

Our industry partners who work on a range of projects alongside our students include the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Sellafield Ltd, Morgan Sindall, the University of Cumbria, McMenon and the Royal Navy.

We take staff and student wellbeing seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school feel supported and happy. “Leaders are mindful of staff’s workload. Staff enjoy working at the school and appreciate the training available to them.” (Ofsted, 2023).

As well as the opportunity to work at a recently awarded Ofsted Good School, we offer:
•    Professional development support and an extensive CPD programme
•    Early finish to the school timetable on Fridays
•    A paid personal day off each year. 
•    A well-developed programme for ECTs to fully support you in your first years of teaching
•    Free use of onsite fitness suite, state of the art workshops and many other benefits.  

If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting and expanding future with Energy Coast UTC then please visit our website for more information www.energycoastutc.co.uk.

How to Apply
For an informal discussion, to arrange a visit to look around the UTC or for an application pack please contact Cam Walker on 01900 606446 or by email – [email protected].  

The closing date for this post is 09:00am on Monday 7th July 2025. Your completed application form and supporting information should be returned via email to the email address above and not directly to the school.  

Criminal self-disclosure 
All shortlisted candidates will be provided with a criminal history self-disclosure form to complete and return no later than one day prior to interview. Failure to return the self-disclosure will result in the interview being withdrawn.

Once the self-disclosure form is received in school, any disclosed information will be checked to ensure it is relevant. Relevant criminal history will be shared with the chair of the recruitment panel prior to interview to allow time to assess relevance and agree what questions should be asked during the interview process. Any shortlisted candidate who discloses criminal or other suitability information will be given an opportunity to discuss the context and relevance with the recruiting panel.