Total 5 Others level Education / Training job vacancies in Whitehaven, CA28 8JG

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a team member who has:

• A passion and commitment to learning and education.
• The ability to work closely with the class teacher to support children’s learning.

• A caring and nurturing ethos.
• The ability to build strong relationships with children, staff and families, and work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• A willingness to get involved in children’s play.
• A commitment to whole-school life and who is willing to support extra-curricular activities and school events.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A positive and caring ethos and working environment.
• Enthusiastic, motivated children.
• Friendly, welcoming, and supportive colleagues.

• An opportunity to develop your experience of working in a school.

Commitment to safeguarding

Meath Green Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and medical clearance is required, and references will be taken up for short listed candidates prior to interview. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic teacher to join our friendly team from January 2025. The position is for a Year 2 teacher, covering maternity leave at least until the end of August 2025 in the first instance.

We are looking to appoint a teacher who is:

• An effective and passionate classroom practitioner with high expectations for all children.
• Caring, inclusive and positive in their approach.
• Passionate about creating enabling and ambitious learning opportunities.
• Able to communicate effectively with all members of the school community.
• Knowledgeable about the curriculum and assessment processes.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer the successful candidate:

• Children who love to learn.
• A dedicated, friendly team of staff, parents and governors.
• The opportunity to strengthen practice and gain experience with younger children.
• A great outdoor learning environment.
• Lots of support and encouragement.

Commitment to safeguarding

Meath Green Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and medical clearance is required, and references will be taken up for short listed candidates prior to interview. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The position is initially for our Reception year group but we are open to a year group change in future years. Most of all, we are looking for a teacher who will engage and inspire our youngest learners, supporting and motivating them as they begin their school journey.

We are looking to appoint a teacher who is:

• An effective and passionate classroom practitioner with high expectations for all children.
• Caring, inclusive and positive in their approach.
• Passionate about creating enabling and ambitious learning opportunities.
• Able to communicate effectively with all members of the school community.
• Knowledgeable about the curriculum and assessment processes.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the successful candidate:

• Children who love to learn.
• A dedicated, friendly team of staff, parents and governors.
• The opportunity to strengthen practice and gain experience with younger children.
• A large outdoor learning environment.
• Lots of support and encouragement.

Commitment to safeguarding

Meath Green Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and medical clearance is required, and references will be taken up for short listed candidates prior to interview. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Primary School Teaching Assistant

We are currently looking for Teaching Assistants to work at schools.

Are you an experienced teaching assistant, higher learning teaching assistant, or a learning support assistant?

Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

Supporting the teacher with the delivery of the lesson
Preparing the classroom for lessons, such as setting up equipment
Managing behaviour and engaging students with their own learning
Working with students either one to one or in small groups out of the classroom
Committed to support both the teacher and the students to succeed
For this role, applicants who apply will have:

A minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (Supporting Teaching and Learning) or a minimum of 1 years work experience/employment as a Teaching Assistant in a school setting (you must be able to provide recent references).
Confident communication skills and to be a motivator in the classroom (1-2-1 or small group support).
A current Enhanced DBS that is registered with the Update Service, or you will be prepared to apply for a new DBS with ourselves (cost applied).
If you do have experience as a teaching assistant (TA) or a higher learning teaching assistant (HLTA) in a school setting and are now looking for for a post, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ below to submit your most up to date CV for review.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH VIDA EDUCATION;
We are an experienced team and specialise in placing qualified teachers, cover supervisors, teaching assistants, school admin and clerical staff into positions across Lancashire and Cumbria.
• We offer excellent rates of pay, in line with your level of experience.
• AWR compliant.
• Experienced and dedicated consultants who take great pride in providing you a quality service.
• Free CPD accredited training courses including Advanced Safeguarding, Child Protection & Prevent.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU SOON.
Vida Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. As an APSCo Compliance+ Accredited agency, all post holders are subject to checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. These checks include but are not limited to; an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications check, references, UK Right to Work Status. Further information will be provided on application.
Vida Education is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an employment business in providing temporary or permanent job seeking services.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information, please see the additional information link which can be viewed under the read this before applying section. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Important Information Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS Pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability