TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Location

Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church Of England Primary School, Springfield Street, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3LG (302 on roll)

Tel: 01254 231279
School website: www.standrewsprimary.com

Summary

The Governors are looking to appoint a suitably qualified person whose attributes, skills and knowledge can be put to good use at our school. Our vision is reflected in the Mission Statement and Aims of celebrating achievement and of helping pupils to achieve their potential by building on strengths and supporting weaknesses. Description of the School-St. Andrews is a Group 2 CE (Controlled) Primary School with 306 pupils on roll at the present time, a pre-school of an additional 32 pupils and a 2 year old room with 20 pupils.  The school intake number is 45.  There is currently a rising roll at the school. 

The school is situated in an urban area on the edge of countryside and is within easy reach of M6, M65 and M66 motorways. It serves a varied catchment area giving a mix of children from local terraced accommodation and newer private and council estates.  The school is in the Parish of Immanuel, St Paul’s and All Saints. It has a mutually supportive relationship with the church, but use of church buildings is limited by the distance between church and school. The teaching establishment is Head, 2 Assistant Headteachers and 12 teachers.  Teaching staff are supported by a number of non-teaching staff who are included in planning and development process and are valued members of the school community. 

If you decide to apply for this role, please complete the attached application form and complete a letter of application.  Please discuss how your experience and/or qualifications have prepared you for this role and any additional qualities you will be able to bring to our school. If you require any other information or would like to see what a typical day looks like at St Andrew’s, please have a look at our website. 

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.

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

GCSE Mathe (4)

GCSE English Language (4)

Level 3 qualification

Desirable Qualifications

Forest School

Behaviour management

Essential Experience

Recent training

Additional needs

Positive behaviour strategies

Desirable Experience

Assessment

Proposed Interview Date:

22/05/2024 

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.