Teaching Assistant/Senior Teaching Assistants - Eden
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 hours as required – no minimum set contracted hours (Initially you will be recruited to our supply register, but this could soon lead to more regular/contracted work, if that is what you are looking for.
Locations: Learning Support Service: Allerdale
Special Details:
Term-time working only
Due to the nature of our busy service, typically we would be looking for between 2 – 5 days availability from candidates.
Applicants need to be contactable by phone and able to, at times, work at short notice.
Expected reasonable distance to travel around 15 miles.
All requirements can be discussed in more detail with successful candidates.
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 - East (for Carlisle and Eden) please contact Michelle Thompson
T: 01900 706080
Email: michelle.thompson@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.
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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