Teaching Assistant

Fixed-term part-time KS2 Teaching Assistant (Term-Time only)

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th December 2024

Interviews to be held on Monday 16th December 2024

20 hours (Hours may be negotiable for the right candidate)

The Headteacher and Governing Body of St. Paul’s C of E Junior School wish to appoint an inspirational, compassionate and flexible Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, hard-working team.

Required starting 6th January 2025 (or as soon as possible afterwards) until 31st August 2025. The post is fixed term due to our current SEN in school.  

St. Paul’s C of E Junior School is an inclusive, supportive school and our dedicated team believe in providing the children with a wealth of learning opportunities designed to nurture the whole child. An emphasis is placed on active, outdoor learning as it improves both children’s wellbeing and their attainment. We are a Church of England Junior School with a distinctive Christian ethos and strong links with our local church and community.

We are looking for a candidate who:

•    Has good communication skills.
•    Has compassion and sensitivity towards the children.
•    Has knowledge of the primary curriculum.
•    Has relevant experience and qualifications (NVQ L2 or equivalent QCF) to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
•    Is able to adapt to what the situation requires.
•    Is able to work as part of a team.
•    Has a passion for children’s wellbeing and learning.
•    Values a holistic approach to children’s learning.

We can offer:

•    A warm, welcoming and nurturing environment for both staff and children.
•    Positive and supportive relationships between staff, pupils and families.
•    A supportive environment where we are committed to supporting your professional development.
•    Pupils who are positive about learning, well-behaved and always try their best.
•    A school that enjoys the advantages of amazing school grounds, including a woodland.

Closing date: Friday 6th December 2024
Interviews expected to be held on Monday 16th December 2024

Applicants are welcome to visit the school before the closing date. Please contact the school office to arrange this. 

St. Paul’s C of E Junior School is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of its children. Candidates for this post must supply a full employment history and will be subject to an enhanced DBS and barred check; appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory return. Please note that referees will be contacted prior to interview.

Application forms and information about the post can be accessed by contacting admin@st-pauls.cumbria.sch.uk or 01229 822211
Return application forms and an A4 letter summarising any skills, abilities or experience to support your suitability for the post, to the school. 


 

Date posted
Reference Number
2380
PCD 5 £25,183 per annum, pro rata £13.05 per hour
Employer
VA
Contract type
Work pattern

Senior Teaching Assistant

Fixed-term part-time KS2 Senior Teaching Assistant (Term-Time Only)

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th December 2024

Interviews to be held on Monday 16th December 2024

27.5 hours (Hours may be negotiable for the right candidate)

Pay Scale PCD 7 £27,711 (A) per annum, pro rata £14.36

The Headteacher and Governing Body of St. Paul’s C of E Junior School wish to appoint an inspirational, compassionate and flexible Senior Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, hard-working team.
Required starting 6th January 2025 (or as soon as possible afterwards) until 31st August 2025. The post is fixed term due to our current SEN in school. 

St. Paul’s C.E. Junior School is an inclusive, supportive school and our dedicated team believe in providing the children with a wealth of learning opportunities designed to nurture the whole child. An emphasis is placed on active, outdoor learning as it improves both children’s wellbeing and their attainment. We are a Church of England Junior School with a distinctive Christian ethos and strong links with our local church and community.

We are looking for a candidate who:

•    Has good communication skills.
•    Has compassion and sensitivity towards children.
•    Has knowledge of the primary curriculum.
•    Has relevant experience and qualifications (NVQ L3 or equivalent QCF) to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
•    Has experience of contributing to the planning of work and adaptation of resources to meet the needs of individual pupils.
•    Is able to adapt to what the situation requires.
•    Is able to work as part of a team.
•    Has a passion for children’s wellbeing and learning.
•    Values a holistic approach to children’s learning.

We can offer:

•    A warm, welcoming and nurturing environment for both staff and children.
•    Positive and supportive relationships between staff, pupils and families.
•    A supportive environment where we are committed to supporting your professional development.
•    Pupils who are positive about learning, well-behaved and always try their best.
•    A school that enjoys the advantages of amazing school grounds, including a woodland.

Closing date: Friday 6th December 2024
Interviews expected to be held on Monday 16th December 2024

Applicants are welcome to visit the school before the closing date. Please contact the school office to arrange this. 

St. Paul’s C of E Junior School is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of its children. Candidates for this post must supply a full employment history and will be subject to an enhanced DBS and barred check; appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory return. Please note that referees will be contacted prior to interview.

Application forms and information about the post can be accessed by contacting admin@st-pauls.cumbria.sch.uk or 01229 822211
Return application forms and an A4 letter summarising any skills, abilities or experience to support your suitability for the post, to the school. 

Date posted
Reference Number
2378
Please see below
Employer
VA
Contract type
Work pattern

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

14.5 hours per week term time only 

The governors of Milburn Primary School are seeking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic teaching assistant for 1st January to work with our Early Years children and provide individual support to two children with Education Health Care Plans (Early Years and Key stage 2).  Our school offers a unique small school environment that enables children to flourish.  The post will be;

Tuesday 9:00am – 3:30pm
Wednesday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Thursday 9:00am – 1:00pm

Fixed term contract until 31st July 2025. This is due to SEN funding. 

We are looking for a teaching assistant to:
•    Demonstrate a caring approach while able to ensure high expectations and aspirations 
•    Work collaboratively with the head of school to plan, assess and meet the needs of our children
•    Be innovative and open to new ideas
•    Have a secure knowledge of working with individual children to overcome barriers to learning
•    Ensure our children have the very best education in their unique environment 
•    Value and celebrate each child as an individual showing care and respect

Application form and further details are available from the school via email to admin@milburn.cumbria.sch.uk. Visits to the school are recommended and can be arranged by contacting Hayley Dixon (Head of School) via the school office.

Milburn Primary School is committed to ensuring all children are safe-guarded and that pupil welfare is paramount. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory references.

Closing date & Shortlisting: Monday 9th December 2024 9am
Interviews: Thursday 12th December 2024


 

Date posted
Reference Number
2376
PCD5 £25,183 per annum pro rata
Employer
Westmorland and Furness
Contract type
Work pattern

Cleaning Assistant

Cleaning Assistant 
Permanent
20 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only 

Sandside Lodge is an all age special school for pupils and young people with severe and profound learning difficulties.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the team responsible for the daily cleaning of our school. Duties will include deep cleaning and sanitising, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, polishing, etc. A uniform and full training will be given.  The hours are 2.30pm to 6.30pm.

Sandside Lodge School is a friendly, supportive employer offering an outstanding programme of training at all levels. Our Staff Wellbeing group and approachable leadership team work hard to maintain a responsive and professional working environment. 

Benefits to you will include:

•    Membership of the local government pension scheme, with generous employer contributions
•    Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme
•    Providing health benefits to all employees

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and health check along with two satisfactory references. Applications will only be considered when submitted on a fully completed school application form. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.

Interested applicants should contact the school if they require further information about the school or the post.  Please contact Melanie Ivison, School Business Manager on 01229 588825 for an application pack, or download it from www.sandsidelodge.cumbria.sch.uk

The closing date is:     Friday 13th December 2024


 

Date posted
Reference Number
2374
OP4 SCP 5 £24,790 pro-rata, hourly rate £12.85 
Employer
Westmorland and Furness
Contract type
Work pattern

Administrative Support Personnel

Hours: Permanent, full year, full time (37 hours/week), 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Salary: Grade 4. Full year salary: £24,790

•    Are you well organised, adaptable and with a keen eye for detail?
•    Can you work accurately to deadlines while maintaining a flexible and good-humoured approach to your work?

We are looking for an efficient administrator to join our central Admin. Team. You should have sound written and verbal communication skills, good interpersonal skills, effective organisational skills and be willing to learn on the job.

You will have at least five higher passes at GCSE level (or equivalent), including English and maths, and previous experience in an administrative role is desirable. We will provide full training for the successful candidates.

About Ullswater Community College
Ullswater Community College (UCC) is a happy school where students and staff expect to treat one another with respect. Following our Ofsted Good rating in April 2023, and being recognised as ‘Best Secondary School in Cumbria’ at the 2023 NewsQuest awards, our vision is to make sure that UCC is ‘best in county’ in all we do.

We offer our non-teaching members of staff:
•    Starting holiday allowance of 25 days, rising to 31 days after 5 years
•    Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – a defined benefit scheme with employee and employer contributions
•    Membership of the Health Assured employee assistance programme.
•    Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme.
•    Help with eye tests
•    A welcoming and supportive community where staff really do matter – our Staff Wellbeing group is an integral part of the school culture

To apply
We encourage applications from all members of society, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, disability or age (as long as you're over 18).

Please download and complete an application form and equalities and diversity form from the school website (www.ullswatercc.co.uk), where full job details and comprehensive information about the school can also be found. 

Closing date for applications: 9 am Monday 9 December 2024
We will aim to hold interviews; Friday 13 December 2024

UCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Employment at UCC is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed; if they are disclosed, the school cannot take them into account.

Please note that we can contact only the successful applicants.

Date posted
Reference Number
2372
Please see below
Employer
Foundation
Contract type
Work pattern

Teaching Assistant

Required for January start

PCD5 - Grade 5, SCP6 - £13.05 per hour-  20 hrs per week (times to be decided- we can be flexible with this being over 3 full days or half days. 

The children, staff and governors are looking to appoint one Teaching Assistant for an immediate start. We would like a friendly team player with high expectations to join our enthusiastic, hardworking team.  

Under the direction of teachers/senior staff, tasks to include supporting children 1-1 and organising the provision of active break times. There will also be some general classroom based tasks alongside the main duties.

Essential Attributes
•    Is hard-working, has high standards and enjoys the challenge of working in a small school environment. 
•    Experience of working with small groups or individual children.
•    Understands the importance of play based learning. 
•    Team member but to also show initiative when required.  
•    Is knowledgeable and organised.
•    Is helpful, understanding, calm and consistent in their standards and behaviour.
•    Is flexible, enjoys sharing ideas and who understands the importance of collaboration. 
•    Will promote the schools chosen Christian values and, has an understanding of the importance of them in Church Schools.

Desirable Attributes
•    Has an interest in developing learning through outdoor play. 
•    Has an interest in providing quality 1-1 intervention and support. 

The Good Shepherd Trust and Penny Bridge CE Academy is committed to the principles of safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and excellent professional references.

Visits to school from Thursday 28th November 
Please contact admin@pennybridge.academy to arrange 

Closing date for applications: Friday 13th December 2024

Invitations to interview will be issued on: Monday 16th December 2024

Interviews: Wednesday 18th December  2024


 

Date posted
Reference Number
2370
Please see below
Employer
The Good Shepherd Trust
Contract type
Work pattern

Senior Teaching Assistant

Start Date: Monday 6th January 2025

PCD7 £27, 711 - £28, 624 per annum pro-rata

24 hours over 4 days term time        

Fixed term for 12 months subject to budget review an extended contract might be available to the right candidate.

Allithwaite CE Primary School is a successful primary school who are committed to providing opportunities for each child to reach their full potential.  We are situated 10 minutes off the A590, about 25 minutes from Ulverston and/or Kendal.

 We are an OFSTED good and SIAMs outstanding Church of England school.  We have four classes of mixed aged children and a two-year rolling curriculum.  We are passionate about providing children with first hand experiences and helping each child reach their full potential.  
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant to join our child centred and knowledgeable staff team.  The successful candidate would have an interesting and varied role, involving early years support and one to one support of a UKS2 pupil.  

Required to start January 2025, this post is offered initially on a fixed term contract for three terms, to be reviewed as part of budget and funding.  

The successful candidate will:
•    Have relevant experience and qualification- at least NVQ L2 
•    Have the ability to build good relationships at all levels 
•    Have a professional outlook 
•    Work both independently and as part of a team
•    Have high aspirations for children’s learning
•    Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards children
•    Be patient, calm, adaptable and have a good sense of humour
•    Be able to adapt learning tasks to meet the needs of the learner
•    Be supportive of the Christian ethos of our Church of England school

We can offer you:
•    An inclusive, nurturing school with enthusiastic children
•    A hard working, creative and supportive staff team
•    Support to develop your role

There will be a requirement that some of the working time for this post is during the lunch period.

Allithwaite CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. These positions are subject to DBS checks and excellent professional references.

Visits to the school are welcome on Monday 2nd December 2024 at 9.15am, please call to confirm an appointment. 015395 32144.

For further information and an application pack please email: admin@allithwaite.cumbria.sch.uk

Please return your application and supporting letter summarising your suitably for the post to admin@allithwaite.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date 9:00am Friday 6th December 2024. Interviews Wednesday 11th December 2024.  

Date posted
Reference Number
2368
Please see below
Employer
Westmorland and Furness Council
Contract type
Work pattern

Office Administrator

Start date - as soon as possible 

19 hours - permanent, term-time only (39 weeks plus one week INSET)
BS6 £25,584 - £25,992 pro rata (£9,826 – £9,983 or £13.26/£13.47 an hour)

Hours of working - Monday to Thursday 8.45am – 11.30am and Friday 8am to 4pm with an hour for lunch. The post also includes one hour a week as clerk to governors. 

The Governors are looking to appoint an efficient and hard-working office administrator to support in the running of the school office. The successful candidate will work alongside our office manager and together be an effective, well-organised and cohesive team. 

The successful candidates will be responsible for a wide range of school administrative duties therefore contributing significantly to the smooth running of our school. The ability to work flexibly, use your own initiative and work to deadlines is essential. You will need a proven track record of working in an office environment with a highly organised approach, excellent customer care and IT skills. A relevant NVQ2 or equivalent qualification is essential.

Askam Village School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, this position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, excellent references and a pre-employment health check.

Application packs are available by email from school. A letter of application should be included to supplement the application form.

For informal discussion about this post or to arrange a school visit please contact Faye James, Office Manager on (01229) 462814 or via e-mail office@askam.cumbria.sch.uk 

Closing date for applications will be 12pm on Friday 13th December 2024.

Candidates will be invited to interview following shortlisting.

Interviews to be held week commencing 16th December 2024. 


 

Date posted
Reference Number
2366
Please see below
Employer
Foundation
Contract type
Work pattern