Teaching Assistant Required

The Governors wish to appoint a permanent, part-time TA to work predominately with EYFS and KS1 aged children of all abilities within a mixed aged class.

•    Hold a recognised and relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification.
•    Permanent position, 15 hours per week, preferred working days Monday, Thursday and Friday, term-time only plus 1 week INSET.
•    Starting 22nd April 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
•    Additional hours are available leading After School Club and as Lunchtime Supervisor.

Leven Valley Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of relevant enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

For further details and application form, please download details from our website www.levenvalley.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date for applications 12 Noon Friday 28th March 2025

Examination Invigilators 

Required from May 2025 – Term Time Only – Flexible Hours

Ulverston Victoria High School has a current requirement for Exam Invigilators.

An invigilator, under the guidance of the Lead Examination Invigilator and the Examination Officer, is responsible for conducting examinations in accordance with examination board guidelines and maintaining the security of the question papers.

The role is required to work either in the main examination room or in a smaller support exam room as part of our established invigilation team.  Invigilators are responsible for ensuring that all regulations are adhered to whilst providing the correct environment for students to perform to the best of their ability.

There may be an opportunity to become an Examination Reader or Scribe in the future should the need arise.

This post would be flexible to your availability, and you will be required to invigilate during the main examination season and during the mock examinations in school.  Availability is required for GCSE and A Level Examinations during the Summer term, May-June 2025, and for mock examinations to be held for two weeks in January.  Training will be provided to the successful candidates.

Please see our school website to view the Job Descriptions and Person Specification for this role.  If you are a candidate who meets the requirements outlined and who wants to be a part of an exceptional school, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please view the job description and person specification on our school website www.uvhs.uk for full details of the post.

Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 26th March at 9am.

Interview date:  Thursday 3rd April 2025

Please provide a short covering letter together with a completed UVHS application form to Davinia Pybis (HR Manager/Headteacher’s PA - Acting) at the following email address: recruitment@uvhs.uk

If you have any questions or queries relating to the application procedure, please do not hesitate to call Davinia Pybis on 01229 483900 or email recruitment@uvhs.uk

Please would applicants email a scanned copy of their passport with the completed application form.

Please note that UVHS does not accept CV applications.

Ulverston Victoria High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, Revised September 2024, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of employment vetting checks including an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, Teacher Prohibition Checks, suitable references, online vetting checks, Proof of Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory pre-employment health check and professional qualifications.

Early Years/ KS1 Class Teacher

The children, staff and Governing Body of Sedbergh Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed and inspirational Early Years/ KS1 teacher to join our dedicated team from September 2025. This is a full time, permanent position within the main pay scale. Part-time (0.6 or above) may be considered for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will;
•    Have a passion for education and be able to demonstrate consistently good and outstanding classroom practice
•    Have high expectations of our pupils and be able to support children of all abilities through inclusive practice
•    Demonstrate a commitment to achieving high standards and excellent progress for all 
•    Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
•    Be a positive role model to pupils and other staff, demonstrating high levels of motivation and enthusiasm
•    Be able to work as part of an effective and dedicated team
•    Be flexible, supportive and committed to the life of the school

We can offer you;
•    A strong, supportive and experienced staff team
•    Enthusiastic, thoughtful and well-mannered children
•    School values that are integral to school life
•    Opportunities for continuing, supportive professional development

Sedbergh Primary School is a medium sized (NOR 165), rural primary school based in the town of Sedbergh at the western border of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. We are a vibrant learning community who teach and nurture a group of bright and enthusiastic children. We have a dedicated staff team who work together toward a shared ethos. We are passionate about children achieving their full potential and becoming ready to live as citizens of the modern world.

Sedbergh Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils. The school engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, which include a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (to include a children’s barred list check), references, Right to Work in the UK and a work place health assessment.

“Pupils’ smiles show how much they enjoy school,” Ofsted, July 2023. Why not come and see this for yourself? Visits to the school are highly recommended and will be warmly welcomed. Visit dates are as follows:
•    Wednesday 19th March at 1:30pm
•    Thursday 27th March at 4:15pm
•    Monday 31st March at 9:15am

Please contact the school office on 015396 20510 to book onto a visit.

An application form can be downloaded from the school website www.sedberghprimary.org.uk

All applications, including a completed application form and a supporting letter of no more than 1 side of A4, should be emailed to admin@sedbergh-pri.cumbria.sch.uk before the closing date below, for the attention of the Headteacher and Governing Body.

Closing date for applications is 12noon on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.
Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 28th April 2025 – you will be contacted directly if invited to attend.

Part-time Senior Teaching Assistants (3 posts) Permanent

Askam Village School, Lots Road, Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7DA.
Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Newton Tel 01229 462814 
Email: office@askam.cumbria.sch.uk

Askam Village School is a friendly and welcoming village school where ‘Everybody Matters and Every Moment Counts’.  
There are currently 178 children on roll from Nursery to Year 6.

We currently have three vacancies for dedicated Senior Teaching Assistants to join our lovely school to start after the Easter holidays. The vacancies are to primarily support children with EHCPs.

Post 1 – 27.5 hours Nursery (Permanent)
The successful applicant will work alongside experienced Early Years staff.
The successful applicant will be supported by the class teacher and SENCo.

Hours of work will be Monday to Friday 9am-3.00pm with 30 minutes for lunch.

STA (27.5hours) 
PCD7 - Annual Full Time Salary £27,711 to £28,624 (£17,644 pro rata) £14.36 per hour

Post 2 – 30 hours (Permanent)
The successful applicant will work to support a pupil with an EHCP in Key Stage 2. Hours of working will be Monday to Friday 9am-3.30pm with 30 minutes for lunch.  
STA (30 hours) 
PCD7 - Annual Full Time Salary £27,711 to £28,624 (£19,248 pro rata) £14.36 per hour

Post 3 – 30 hours (Permanent)
The successful applicant will work to support a pupil with an EHCP in Key Stage 1. Hours of working will be Monday to Friday 9am-3.30pm with 30 minutes for lunch.  
STA (30 hours) 
PCD7 - Annual Full Time Salary £27,711 to £28,624 (£19,248 pro rata) £14.36 per hour

Our team of experienced staff deliver a rich, broad and balanced curriculum. We aim to raise attainment through carefully planned programmes of work matched to individual needs. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated teaching assistants, who will contribute to our creative and excellent quality learning experiences.

The successful candidate will:
Responsibilities
-    Provide support (both 1:1 and small group) for children with SEND
-    Assist the classteacher in planning and delivering lessons to cater for the needs of the children
-    Work in collaboration with classteachers, other staff, SENCO, other external professionals and parents/carers
-    Monitor and track progress and achievement of children, providing regular feedback to classteacher, SENCO and parents
-    Maintain accurate records in line with school policies and procedures

Requirements

- Have previous experience of working 1-1 and supporting small groups
  -  Have a good knowledge of the Early Years/ Key Stage 1/ Key Stage 2 curriculum (depending on the post being applied for)
  -  Have experience of working with pupils with additional needs.
  -  Hold NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
   - Have high expectations and demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and achieving the best for all of our children.
   - Be an excellent communicator, flexible and enthusiastic
   - Be a committed team member but also able to work with independence when required and willing to become involved in the wider life of the school 
    -Work with other agencies to support pupils
   - Willingness to engage in professional development 

We would love to hear from committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who are interested in joining our hard-working and dedicated team.

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.

Visits to the school are highly recommended and encouraged. For an informal discussion about this post or to arrange a school visit please telephone Faye James, Office Manager on (01229) 462814 or contact via e-mail office@askam.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date: Thursday 27th March 2025 3.30pm

Interview date: Tuesday 1st April 2025
 

Fixed Term Post Until December 2025 due to maternity cover 
Part Time, 20 Hours Per Week
Term Time (39 Weeks)
 

Please note that where continuous service from previous employment applies, subject to terms and conditions, the pro rata salary would be re-calculated based on the applicable service of the successful candidate. The pro rata salaries stated on this advert have been calculated with no relevant continuous service.

We are looking for practitioners who:

•    Have a passion for working with pupils
•    Can assist with whole class sessions and lead intervention sessions on a 1:1 or small group basis.
•    Have the skills to encourage independent learning in pupils
•    Can help create a stimulating and imaginative classroom environment, both indoors and out. 
•    Have a flexible attitude and respond week to working in  a progressive learning environment. 
The successful candidate will:
•    Be well-organised
•    Be self-motivated with excellent communication skills
•    Driven to support students to achieve their best
•    Have relevant Level 3 qualifications in relevant discipline
•    Appropriate Level 2 in both English and Maths at grade C or above

Previous experience is desirable however full training will be provided for the right candidate. 

For further details about this role, or to apply, please visit: https://kirkbythore.education/vacancies/ (not a link – please copy and paste).

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm,  then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, hr@changinglives.education or T: 01946 820 356.

The closing date for this role is 09.00 on Friday 21 March 2025. 
 

Start date 1st September 2025

Nursery 9 Month Old Room Lead

32.5 hours (8.30am – 3.30pm, 30 minutes lunch), (with additional hours between 7.45 and 5.15pm when necessary) (Term Time Only)
Permanent position

Base to be decided either Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery or Hindpool Nursery School.

The ETC seek a 9 month old room lead with initiative and a caring, positive and flexible child centred approach. The post will involve working closely in a team, supporting the Head teachers/ Nursery manager to lead and motivate staff as well as providing individual care for pupils with a range of needs. The role will involve managing the 9 month old room and leading on EYFS Curriculum provision and planning as well as working alongside staff across our whole nursery school site, with children from 9 months to 4 years old.  The candidate will also have a good knowledge of SEND. 

Essentials…
• Has experience working within this age range (9 months +)
• Is a committed, enthusiastic and has a passion for working with children
• Works well as part of a team
• Holds at least an NVQ level 3 
• Be a committed team member and be willing to become involved in the wider life of the school
• Have high expectations of both themselves and children
• Able to take the initiative and make decisions.

Desirables

• Confidence in dealing with children and communicating directly to parents
• Understanding of Safeguarding in School; Health and Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality issues
• Will support all staff to create stimulating learning environments

The ETC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the 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. Enhanced DBS clearance and medical clearance is necessary before any candidate may take up a post.

Applicants must be suitably qualified with an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. Induction support will be available, and a commitment to the school’s inclusive ethos is essential.

Application packs available from Hindpool Nursery, email admin@hindpool.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date for applications via email: to admin@hindpool.cumbria.sch.uk  Friday 16th May 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews week beginning Monday 19th May  2025

Fixed Term Nursery Assistant (9 Months onwards) 

From Sept 1st 2025 (until 31st Aug 2026 possibility of extension due to numbers)

Part time 32.5 core hours Monday – Friday, 30 minutes lunch, (plus additional hours between 7.45am and 5.15pm when necessary) (term time only)

Based across 2 of the schools - Hindpool Nursery School/Dane Ghyll School

A Nursery Assistant with initiative and a caring, positive and flexible approach is required. The post will involve working closely in a team, supporting and providing individual care for pupils with a range of needs. The role will involve primarily working in 9 month old room but also working across our whole nursery site, with children from 2 – 4 years old.

Essentials

• Is a committed, enthusiastic and has a passion for working with children
•Experience of working in this age range
• Works well as part of a team
• Holds at least an NVQ level 2 
• Be a committed team member and be willing to become involved in the wider life of the school
• Have high expectations of both themselves and pupils
• Able to take the initiative and make decisions.

Desirables

• Confidence in dealing with children.
• NVQ level 3
• Understanding of Safeguarding in School; Health and Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality     issues
• Will support all staff to create stimulating learning environments

The ETC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the 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. Enhanced DBS clearance and medical clearance is necessary before any candidate may take up a post.

Applicants must be suitably qualified with an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. Induction support will be available, and a commitment to the school’s inclusive ethos is essential.

Application packs available from Hindpool Nursery, email admin@hindpool.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date for applications via email, to admin@hindpool.cumbria.sch.uk 
Friday 16th May 2025 12 noon
Interviews week commencing Monday 19th May 2025