Teaching Assistant/Senior Teaching Assistants - Barrow
Could you join us to make a positive difference to the lives of children in Cumbria?
Due to high demand, we are looking for friendly, enthusiastic, and hard-working individuals to join our Learning Support Service as Teaching Assistants and Senior Teaching Assistants.
Once you have joined us, our friendly and dedicated team will work to find you opportunities with schools and educational establishments across the county, and these can be term time contracts or longer-term prospects. Our team will build a supportive relationship with you, and work to make sure we find you a position that works.
Joining the Learning Support Service offers development, flexibility, and variety, and the opportunity to find positions that suit you. If you’re interested in joining our service, or would like to find more, please reach out to the contact details below for an informal discussion.
To find out more about our Service, including testimonials from staff and FAQs, please go to: https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/childrensservices/schoolsandlearning/lss/tradedservices/recruitment.asp
Our service includes positions supporting children with class support/1-1 support, severe and complex needs, additional/special educational needs.
We are also looking for TA's to support Adult Learners achieve their GCSE grades.
Key Details
Teaching Assistant - £11.39 per hour
Senior Teaching Assistant - £12.70 - £13.17 per hour
Hours: Varying (zero hours contracts)
Locations: Learning Support Service: Allerdale
Special Details: Term-time working
2-5 full days availability is required.
Applicants must be contactable by phone and able to work at short notice.
Expected reasonable distance to travel 15 miles
Qualifications
Please see attached Post Specifications for details on the qualifications required.
Teaching Assistant
Post Specification
Role Profile
Senior Teaching Assistant
Contact us!
We would encourage an informal discussion prior to application for more details.
For Learning Support - South (for Barrow and South Lakeland) please contact Ann-Marie Stalker
T: 01946 506220
Email: ann-marie.stalker@cumbria.gov.uk
These roles require enhanced DBS checks with a Childrens Barred List check. Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children.
A Portable DBS is also welcomed.
To Apply
To apply today, please complete the attached application form (press the 'Apply Now' button).
If shortlisted, we will contact you directly and you will be invited to an interview with a member of the team.
Local Government Reformation
From 1 April 2023 local government in Cumbria will change as we move towards Local Government reorganisation. The current six district councils and Cumbria County Council will be replaced by two new unitary authorities - Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council.
If you’re employed by Cumbria County Council before 1 April 2023, you will be transferred to one of the two new councils unless you’re on a temporary contract which expires before 31 March 2023. If this is the case, please speak to the hiring manager for more information.
You can find out more about LGR on our new website or watch our short ‘What does LGR mean for me video.
What we can offer you
Cumbria County Council is a modern, vibrant place to work offering a range of staff benefits, including:
*Excellent training and development offers
*Flexible working opportunities
*Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
*Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
*Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
*Competitive rates of pay
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumbria County Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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