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Ref 190682
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5 point 6 - 11 .
Salary £23893 to £ 25979 
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (02/09/2024 ) .
Hours 18.75 hours a week.
Closing Date 07/05/2024.
Location
Grimsargh St Michael's Church Of England Primary School, Preston Road, Grimsargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5SD (208 on roll)

Tel: 01772 653600
School website: www.grimsargh-st-michaels.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Part-time (3 days: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)- 18.75 hours/week (8:45am – 3:30pm), term time plus 3 annual training days) This includes an hour of welfare duty and a 30- minute lunch break each day.

The Governors and Headteacher of Grimsargh St Michael’s Church of England Primary School would like to appoint a passionate, positive and energetic teaching assistant, initially to support our year 1 class.

We are looking for someone who:
  • Is patient and understanding
  • Has a positive outlook
  • Has good interpersonal skills and can work as part of a team
  • Will develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, pupils and staff
  • Will contribute to the wider life of the school
  • Will support and enhance the strong Christian tradition and ethos of the school
  • Is committed to continuously improving their own practice
  • Has a clear commitment to equality and diversity
  • Understands the importance of confidentiality and the handling of sensitive information
  • Has a commitment to safeguarding
  • Has effective behaviour management skills


    We can offer:
  • A welcoming, supportive and positive staff team
  • Proactive and supportive Governors and a strong Senior Leadership Team who are fully committed to supporting staff wellbeing
  • A forward- thinking school offering continuous professional development opportunities
  • An inspiring and exciting learning environment to work in
  • Established and strong links with St Michael’s Church and our local community
  • A proactive PTFA who are actively involved developing the wider life of our school

    Grimsargh St Michaels CE Primary School is an inclusive school and is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection, and employment.

    This position is part time, 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.

    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 this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
    • Desirable Qualifications
  • NVQ level 2 or above- appropriate to the post
  • English and Maths GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)
    • Essential Experience
  • Experience of working in a primary school environment


    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of working in KS1
    • Proposed Interview Date:
    20/05/2024 
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: bursar@grimsargh-st-michaels.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    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.

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