TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Location

Oswaldtwistle White Ash School, Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 4QG (111 on roll)

Tel: 01254 235772
School website: www.whiteash.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

White Ash successfully meets the needs of pupils with a diverse range of special educational needs from the ages of 2 to 11 years old. We are a happy, nurturing and successful school. We have extremely high expectations of all. The pupils of White Ash are at the very centre of everything we do. The staff team work with dedication, empathy, enthusiasm and love. These qualities together with their expertise create a truly magical learning environment for our very special young people. Our pupils make coming to school every day an absolute joy.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant Level 3  to support our SEN pupils across all phases in school.  The successful applicants must be able to form positive relationships with children and young people and be willing to undertake various tasks to support our pupils including: helping within class, assistance at lunchtimes, play duties, swimming (staff expected to assist in the water), toileting and personal care.  Our young people have a wide range of complex learning difficulties so a kind and caring attitude is essential.

The hours are:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8.45am to 3.45pm

Wednesdays are 8.45am to 4.30pm

Friday 8.45am -3pm

As the position is part time, term time only plus 5 inset days, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent.  If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.

This is a 12 month fixed term position ending 31/08/2025.

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 all shortlisted candidates.

Please note CV's are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. Closing date is 12 Noon, 13th May 2024. 

Please return all application forms to office@whiteash.lancs.sch.uk

Essential Qualifications

See attached Job Description and Person Specification 

Desirable Qualifications

See attached Job Description and Person Specification 

Essential Experience

See attached Job Description and Person Specification 

Desirable Experience

See attached Job Description and Person Specification 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please ring the Headteacher Sarah Holt

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.