LEVEL 2A / 2B TEACHING ASSISTANT DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

Location

Eldon Primary School, Eldon Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7YE (242 on roll)

Tel: 01772 253557
School website: www.eldon-pri.lancs.sch.uk/

Summary

The Governors of Eldon Primary School are looking to recruit an outstanding Teaching Assistant (Level 2A or 2B, dependent upon experience) to work in our KS2 department. Dependent upon experience, the successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the class teacher in either Lower KS2 or Upper KS2 to provide the best learning experiences. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification. We are looking for a confident and suitably qualified professional who:

Will form a valuable addition to our 'Professional Learning Community' and will be a team player

Is an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who will bring a sense of energy and passion to the role

Is innovative and creative and enjoys developing and maintaining an exemplary learning environment

Has the skills to support and develop highly effective learning

Has high expectations and believes every child can achieve greatness

Can use their initiative to work independently and flexibly

Loves working with children and forms strong relationships with both children and adults

Can demonstrate and model excellent classroom practice which promotes children's independence

Understands how children learn and how to facilitate good progress

Manages behaviour in a positive, motivating way

Is able to work effectively in partnership with colleagues, parents and the wider community Is flexible and able to adapt to change at short notice

TA 2A Grade 4 £23,152-£23,893 TA 2B Grade 5 £23,893 - £25,979 This position is term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. Closing date: Noon 24/05/24

Essential Qualifications

Teaching Assistant L2 (minimum)

All equivalent qualifications will be recognised

Desirable Qualifications

All additional and on-going qualifications will be recognised:

GCSE's; A levels; degree qualifications 

Essential Experience

Successful working in a primary school setting 

Successful working with children in EYFS, KS1 or KS2 - lower or upper KS2 

Desirable Experience

Successful experience of working in a primary school setting in an inner city location 

Successful experience of working with children across all three phases 

Successful experience of working with children and families from a diverse background.

Successful experience of working with children with additional needs and those with EAL 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Head teacher: A Butt

Proposed Interview Date:

03/06/2023 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.