Fixed Term Part Time Teaching Assistant

30 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 9am until 3pm

Term Time Only (38 weeks)

Required from 8^th January 2024 (or as soon as possible after this date) until 31^st August 2024 on a fixed term basis to support a child with SEN. With the possibility of continuing in September 2024.

The Governing Body and Headteacher are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated SEN teaching assistant to join our dedicated Nursery team.

Due to the needs of one of our pupils we are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant on a 1-1 basis who is caring and kind but able to be firm and has a proven understanding of a range of SEN needs.

We would like the successful candidate to share our vision of providing creative and stimulating learning opportunities to develop the whole child. The successful candidate will help to provide a safe and happy learning environment which enables every child to flourish.

Essential Qualifications

English and Mathematics GCSE (Grade A-C)

Experience working with or caring for children and young people

NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a relevant childcare/education area

Desirable Qualifications

Paediatric/First Aid Certificate

Experience of working with or caring for children within an early years setting.

Experience of working in a classroom setting.

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant childcare/education area

Visits to the school are welcomed by prior arrangement with the Headteacher.

Kendal Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to support this. This position is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring check (DBS).

Further information is available from the school, application forms can be downloaded from Cumbria County Council website.

Closing date: 3^rd January 2024

Date of short listing:  3^rd January 2024

Interviews: 5^th January 2024

Headteacher

Full-Time Permanent

Start Date: 2^nd September 2024

Permanent Full Time Headteacher

Due to the retirement of our Headteacher, the children, Governors and staff of Heron Hill Primary School in Kendal, Cumbria, are seeking to appoint an energetic and inspirational Headteacher to fulfil this exciting role in our forward-thinking and innovative school.

 We are looking for:

 ●     An ambitious Headteacher who will enthusiastically promote and continue to develop our school vision, and make our school an exciting and successful place to be.

 ●     An inspirational leader who can share and clearly communicate their ambitions for the long-term future and development of the school, bringing new perspectives and initiatives to continue our school’s current success and build upon our already high standards.

●     A reflective, understanding leader who will guide, support and develop the full potential of our whole school community, furthering a culture of collaboration and personal development with high regard for staff wellbeing and resilience for all.

●     An innovative Headteacher who recognises the added value and benefit of opportunities outside the classroom, developing life skills and an understanding of the modern world, whilst fostering the best possible outcomes for each and every child through creative teaching and learning. 

●     A Headteacher with strong business and financial understanding, who can work collaboratively with our Business Manager and Governors to maintain a secure financial position.

We can offer you:

●     A welcoming and friendly primary school, set in over six acres of beautiful grounds in the market town of Kendal, on the edge of the Lake District National Park.

●     A thriving school, recently judged as Good by Ofsted, filled with enthusiastic and energetic children who are keen to learn, curious and well mannered. 

●     Motivated, highly skilled, committed and hardworking staff, who are dedicated to providing excellent teaching, life opportunities and unique experiences for our children.

●     The support of a dedicated and skilled governing body, who will work with you to get the best outcomes for our children. 

●     A supportive and cohesive local network of schools and Headteachers, the Kendal Collaborative Partnership (KCP), who share ideas, training and opportunities for all our local schools. 

●     An outward looking environmentally aware school with many local and global community links, including with Open Arms Academy in Kenya.

• An engaged local community who are keen to develop closer links with the school.

Visits to the school are welcomed.  Please contact the school by telephone or email to book in:  admin1@heronhill.cumbria.sch.uk  The dates of the visits are scheduled as follows:

• Friday 15^th December 2023, 10.00 am
• Friday 5^th January 2024, 2.00 pm
• Wednesday 10^th January 2024, 4.45 pm

Closing date for applications: 9.00 am on Monday 15^th January 2024.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 1^st and Friday 2^nd February 2024.

Further information and application packs are available at www.heronhill.cumbria.sch.uk or by contacting the school office – telephone 01539 721276, or email admin1@heronhill.cumbria.sch.uk  The school will be closed from 21^st December to 2^nd January.

Heron Hill Primary School 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.