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Ref 191615
Number of Posts 2
Grade Grade 6 SCP 11-19.
Salary £25979 to £ 29777 Pro Rata
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (01/09/24 ) .
Hours 33.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 08/05/2024.
Location
Reedley Primary School, Reedley Road, Reedley, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2NE (392 on roll)

Tel: 01282 693688
School website: www.reedley.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are looking to recruit two permanent TA3 to work at Reedley School.

One vacancy is in Reception and the other will either be in KS1 or in KS2, depending on candidates’ experience.

Candidates should express as part of their application, their preference regarding which Key Stage they would like to be considered for.

We are looking for: 

  • A passionate TA3 who can make every day exciting for our children by bringing learning alive
  • Passion about children's learning and wellbeing 
  • Ability to form and maintain positive relationships and to motivate children 
  • Enthusiasm and commitment to working as part of a dynamic staff team 
  • A desire to make a difference 
  • A positive approach to providing the best experiences for the children 
  • Dedication, commitment and a sense of humour

    In return we offer: 

  • A positive ethos and motivated staff who are committed to offering the best opportunities for all children 
  • Opportunities for continual professional development 
  • A commitment to supporting staff wellbeing
  • A  hardworking, caring and committed team 
  • Supportive parents 
  • Delightful children with beautiful manners, a good work ethic and pride in their school 
  • An Ofsted rating of 'good' 
  • Support and guidance from our Leadership Team and Governing Body 
  • A dynamic two-form entry school 

    The role includes: 

  • Planning and delivering a wide range of activities
  • Supporting groups of children within lessons
  • Teaching phonics to small groups of children
  • Delivering a range of support programmes to children, for which training will be provided, as necessary
  • Liaising closely with the class teacher and parents/carers
  • Contributing towards a nurturing environment and providing support for children in their emotional and social development
  • Providing first aid cover for pupils
  • Monitoring medical needs and administering medicine, as appropriate
  • Delivering a club each week to pupils
  • Attending whole-school staff meetings and regular phase meetings

    All of our support staff have an additional contract as a welfare member of staff for 2.5 hours per week, as they also support the children over their lunchtime, supervising them in the dinner hall and as they play out, which provides consistency for the children in our care.

    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 CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
    • Essential Qualifications

    English and Maths GCSE Grade C or above 

    Desirable Qualifications

    Recent First Aid Qualification

    Essential Experience

    A minimum of two years experience as a TA3

    Experience working within the relevant Key Stage within the last two years

    For positions in Reception and KS1, candidates must have recent successful experience teaching phonics

    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: Application pack. CVs are not accepted for this post. Completed applications, should be emailed to the Headteacher Mrs Bell at recruitment@reedley.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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