apply online icon TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B SEN

Ref 191584
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5 SCP 6-11.
Salary £23893 to £ 25979 Please note the salary will be pro rata'd for 32.5 hours
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 32.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 10/05/2024.
Location
Queen's Drive Primary School, Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3LA (428 on roll)

Tel: 01772 718344
School website: www.queensdriveschool.co.uk
Summary
The Governors of Queen's Drive Primary School are looking to appoint a hardworking, motivated and experienced Teaching Assistant, with experience in SEN.  The post will initially involve supporting a child in KS2 but will then become a post providing support to others from September. 

We look forward to hearing from you if:

  • you have experience of working with children with SEN
  • you relate well to children of all abilities and are committed to promoting progress
  • you enjoy working as part of a dedicated and caring team
  • you have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • you are a positive role model who reinforces positive behaviour strategies
  • you are able to readily adapt to the ever changing demands of a school day in a flexible and cheerful manner


    Please note the salary quoted is the full time equivalent, the actual salary paid would be pro rata'd based on 32.5 hours a week.

    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

    See Person Specification


    Desirable Qualifications

    See Person Specification


    Essential Experience

    See Person Specification


    Desirable Experience

    See Person Specification


    For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please contact Nicky Gomersall, Headteacher for an informal chat
    Proposed Interview Date:
    24/05/2024 
    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.

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Please return your completed application form to bursar@queensdrive.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.