apply online icon TEACHING ASSISTANT 2(B) SEN

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Number of Posts Various
Grade GRADE 5 MAIN SCP 6-11.
Salary £1478.82 a month£12.38 an hour £23893 to £ 25979 (Bar £25979, subject to review) Annual salary £17,745.83 to £19295.15
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (As soon as possible ) .
Hours 32.50 hours a week.
Closing Date 10/05/2024.
Location
Bleasdale School, 27 Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, LA5 0RG (35 on roll)

Tel: 01524 701217
School website: www.bleasdaleschool.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Can you enhance the lives of our fantastic young people as a Teaching Assistant Level 2B.  Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information. Here at Bleasdale School we pride ourselves in offering an amazing catalogue of training preparing you for school life at Bleasdale to love your role both now and for years to come. This post is for 32.5 hours a week Term time only (8:45am - 3:45pm, Monday to Friday with a 30 minute lunch break each day.) This is a fantastic opportunity to start or continue your career in special education, working as part of a team helping young people with diverse and varying needs.

Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measures and you will be working in a setting where we maintain a strong Safeguarding culture. Our young people are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.

ABOUT US: Bleasdale School is an Outstanding school (Ofsted June 2023). The school caters for pupils aged 2-19 with Profound and Multiple learning Difficulties, some with associated complex needs and some with ASD. As a Teaching Assistant 2B you will work under the direction and alongside the Class Teacher. You will be instrumental in ensuring school values and ethos continue throughout and beyond the school day.

Bleasdale School is in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just 10 mins from Jct 35 M6. The school also has a wealth of resources, including a swimming pool, rebound room and a bespoke sensory suite.

Why Work at BLEASDALE SCHOOL?

We will offer you:

  • Fantastic pupils
  • A vibrant school with enthusiastic staff
  • No two days are the same
  • The opportunity to train and develop within the area of SLD & PMLD
  • Well-being centred approach to work, we have a dedicated well-being team who organise staff events and activities such as free swimming sessions and themed events.

    We would like:

  • A committed and passionate person
  • Dedication
  • Someone who will strive for the best for our pupils at all times

    Please note CV's 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.

    Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 10/05/2024
    • Desirable Qualifications

    NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (or equivalent)

    Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

    Essential Experience

    Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

    Experience of working in a relevant classroom or service environment

    Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

    Experience of supporting pupils with SEN

    For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please contact Kath Linde on 01524 701217
    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: LCC application form attached.
    Application Forms to be returned to the School Business Manager - Paula Mason
    bursar@bleasdaleschool.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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