TEACHING ASSISTANT - LEVEL 3

Location

GOLDEN HILL SHORT STAY SCHOOL, EARNSHAW DRIVE, LEYLAND, PR25 1QS (49 on roll)

Tel: 01772 904780
School website: www.goldenhill.lancs.sch.uk/

Summary

The Governing Body at Golden Hill are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our outstanding school.

The successful candidate will support the progress and achievements of our pupils and must be able to work effectively as part of a team. School can offer lots of support from colleagues as well as ongoing professional development opportunities.

Golden Hill School is a pupil referral unit for children aged 4 - 11 years.

This is a part time role (32.5 hours 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.

Golden Hill is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Closing date for applications: 07/05/24 @ 3pm

Proposed interview date: 21/05/24

Applications will only be accepted when they are on our official application form. Please note CVs are not accepted. To apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Visits to the school prior to application will be warmly welcomed.

To book a visit to our school, please contact Joanne Johnson (Office Manager) on 01772 904780 or bursar@goldenhill.lancs.sch.uk

Please return application forms to bursar@goldenhill.lancs.sch.uk

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

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 3 (or equivalent) or above qualification –appropriate to the post

GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Maths

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid Certificate

Team Teach Certificate

Essential Experience

Recent experience of working with children in KS1 or KS2

Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities

Recent experience of assisting pupils with their learning

Desirable Experience

Experience of administrative tasks

Experience of working with children with SEND

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

For an informal discussion please contact:

Sarah Barrett, Acting Headteacher

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.

 

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.