apply online icon TEACHING ASSISTANT FOR A MIXED YEAR 1/ 2 CLASS

Ref 191293
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5 SCP 6 - 11.
Salary £23893 to £ 25979 Pro Rata
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (September 2024 ) .
Hours 30 hours a week.
Closing Date 20/05/2024.
Location
Altham St James Church Of England Primary School, Burnley Road, Altham, Accrington, BB5 5UH (73 on roll)

Tel: 01282 772174
School website: www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Summary
The Governing Body of Altham St. James’ C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations, to take up a teaching assistant position at our school in a mixed Year 1/ 2 class.  Altham St. James’ Church of England Primary School is a very popular, village school. We see ourselves as a family and are a united team. 

We are proud to be part of a warm, caring, welcoming Christian school, where the children are at the heart of everything we do. Our pupils are excited to learn and behaviour is excellent throughout the school. We welcome applicants who feel they can passionately contribute to the determination and drive of our existing staff.

As well as the Teaching Assistant position, there is also the potential for the right candidate to lead some after school sports sessions. Addition breakfast club and lunchtime hours are also available, if desired, by the successful candidate.

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.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12pm on 20/05/2024
Essential Qualifications

Grade 4 GCSE, or equivalent, in English and mathematics.

NVQ2 qualification or higher.

Desirable Qualifications
  • Read Write Inc. training or equivalent phonics CPD

    • Essential Experience
  • Phonics delivery in KS1 or EYFS
  • Working within the infants in a primary school

    • Desirable Experience
  • Supporting setting up continuous provision
  • Delivering sports activities.

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Visits to the school are welcome.
    Proposed Interview Date:
    17/06/2024 
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application forms to be returned to the Headteacher at the School head@altham.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.

    New search