TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Location

ST IGNATIUS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL. PRESTON, PR1 1TT (180 on roll)
St Ignatius' Square
Tel: 01772 555252
School website: www.saint-ignatius.com

Summary

 The Governors are seeking to appoint a new TA2b to join our dedicated existing team and support a pupil with an educational health care plan. The successful candidate will support a Year 3 pupil during the mornings  We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with children with additional needs in KS2. The successful applicant would need to work well as part of  a team, be enthusiastic and dedicated to supporting our catholic ethos
.The hours of work are 8.35-12.20 Mon-Fri.

The successful applicant must be prepared to work flexibly and efficiently to meet the demands of the role, which will include

In liaison with teachers, planning, assessing and reporting on long and short term intervention target, delivered to individual/groups of learners as identified by the Senior Management Team.

Co-ordinating and delivering input to meet the sensory needs of learners across school, including the use of the Multi-Sensory Environment.

Assessing and implementing appropriate assistive technology programmes to meet a range of communication needs.

Supporting staff to implement programmes, in areas such as Visual Impairments, Hearing Impairments and Speech and Language.

For further information please carefully read the attached job description and person specification. Applicants who are excited about a new challenge, and who meet the essential criteria for this role, are warmly welcomed from both mainstream and special school settings. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and working in partnership with all stakeholders. Applicants must be able to demonstrate some experience of working with individuals with SEND.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete an application form.

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.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ level 2 or above qualification (or equivalent).

GCSE grade C 9minimum) or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics.

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ level 3.

First Aid

Safeguarding training

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with children with SEND.

Experience of working in a classroom environment.

Experience of working across key stages.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school on 01772 555252.

Proposed Interview Date:

24/06/2024 

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.