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Ref 191527
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4 SCP 4-6.
Salary £23114 to £ 23893 Pro Rata
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (02/09/2024 ) .
Hours 30 hours a week.
Closing Date 13/05/2024.
Location
Ormskirk Asmall Primary School, Tennyson Drive, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 3PJ (145 on roll)

Tel: 01695 576654
School website: www.asmallprimary.co.uk
Summary
Asmall Primary School are seeking to appoint a skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our lovely school. The role would be to support a child with ASD, currently in Reception. The pupil can find the school environment a challenge at times, and the successful candidate will have good relationship building skills, be skilled in behaviour management and be a kind, caring and dedicated support.

The hours are 30 per week, 8:45am – 3:15pm. Supporting the child over break times and part lunchtimes on our busy playground is an important aspect of the role.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

  • Has a relevant NVQ2 qualification or higher
  • Has recent, relevant experience of working with children with ASD
  • Is calm, patient and nurturing, and skilled in managing challenging behaviour
  • Is resilient, committed and flexible and able to ‘think on their feet’
  • Builds excellent relationships with children, staff and parents

    In return, the school can provide:

  • A supportive, nurturing working environment
  • Tailored CPD opportunities
  • Delightful children that will make you smile every day
  • Support for your professional development

    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.
    • Essential Qualifications
  • GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English Language 
  • NVQ level 2 or above qualification - appropriate to the post (or equivalent).  

    • Desirable Qualifications
  • Paediatric First Aid 
  • Positive handling and restraint training 
  • Trauma informed training 

    • Essential Experience
  • Experience of working with SEN children within a classroom environment 
  • Experience of working in a KS1 setting 
  • Experience of working with children with ASD 


    • Desirable Experience
  • Supporting children with developing early reading/phonics and maths skills

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Rachel Murray School Sendco 01695 576654 ,
    Proposed Interview Date:
    21/05/2024 
    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: The Headteacher c/o the School. Application Forms to be returned to head@asmall.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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