School Job Vacancies
Please read prior to applying for a vacancy at St. Patrick's Catholic Primary School
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020)) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or via the Unlock website.
Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, to be returned to the school prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.
In addition to the above, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on short-listed candidates. This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.
Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Current Vacancies
Senior Teaching Assistant
Required September 2026
Fixed-term to support a child’s medical needs until July 2027
27.5 hours per week (Term-time only+ 5 INSET Days)
Salary: PCD12 £29,456 (pro rata)/ Actual Take Home: £19,058
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is a thriving school in Cleator Moor. We are a friendly, hardworking team who strive to provide the best possible education and environment for our children with Christ at the centre.
The Governors are seeking to employ a caring Teaching Assistant to support a child with medical needs. The role will also involve supporting, assessing and recording pupils’ learning and identifying the next steps in learning. Experience in supporting children with additional needs is desirable.
We are looking for applicants who are:
- Practising Catholics or those committed to sustaining the strong Catholic Ethos of the school.
- Able to demonstrate good levels of English and Maths skills to support our pupils.
- Creative and highly motivated, with passion and patience for supporting quality learning experiences.
- Level 3 in Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
- Emotionally intelligent, placing immense value on developing the whole child.
- Able to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
We can offer you:
- Enthusiastic, highly motivated and cherished children who take great pride in attending St Patrick’s.
- A fantastic team of dedicated and supportive staff who strive to positively impact children’s lives.
- A perfect balance of care, development and support for staff with high expectations.
- Supportive and committed parents and governors.
- A leadership team dedicated to attainment, achievement and enjoyment.
For an application pack, please contact: admin@st-patricks-cleatormoor.cumbria.sch.uk
Closing date: 20th May 2026 @ midday
Teaching Assistant
Required September 2026
Fixed-term to support SEN children until July 2027
27.5 hours per week (Term-time only+ 5 INSET Days)
Salary: PCD 6 £26,769 (pro rata)/ Actual Take Home: £17,319
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is a thriving school in Cleator Moor. We are a friendly, hardworking team who strive to provide the best possible education and environment for our children with Christ at the centre.
The Governors are seeking to employ a caring Teaching Assistant to support children with autism. The role will also involve supporting, assessing and recording pupils’ learning and identifying the next steps in learning. Experience in supporting children with additional needs is desirable.
We are looking for applicants who are:
- Practising Catholics or those committed to sustaining the strong Catholic Ethos of the school.
- Able to demonstrate good levels of English and Maths skills to support our pupils.
- Creative and highly motivated, with passion and patience for supporting quality learning experiences.
- Level 3 in Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
- Emotionally intelligent, placing immense value on developing the whole child.
- Able to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
We can offer you:
- Enthusiastic, highly motivated and cherished children who take great pride in attending St Patrick’s.
- A fantastic team of dedicated and supportive staff who strive to positively impact children’s lives.
- A perfect balance of care, development and support for staff with high expectations.
- Supportive and committed parents and governors.
- A leadership team dedicated to attainment, achievement and enjoyment.
For an application pack, please contact: admin@st-patricks-cleatormoor.cumbria.sch.uk
Closing date: 20th May 2026 @ midday