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Ref 192586
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 7 Scale point 19 - 25.
Salary £29777 to £ 33945 Pro Rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (02.09.2024 ) .
Hours 24 hours a week.
Closing Date 04/07/2024.
Location
Lancaster Christ Church Church Of England Primary School, Highfield, Derwent Road, Lancaster, LA1 3ES (209 on roll)

Tel: 01524 60955
School website: www.christchurch-lancaster.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Required from September 2024 (term time only).

Permanent variable hours (minimum 18 hours) contract: 24 hours over 4 days for 2024 / 2025 academic year.

Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their friendly team of staff.

The successful applicant will have a valuable role within the school team, working alongside class teachers to prepare, deliver and mark whole class lessons during teacher’s PPA and non-contact time.  They will monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to pupils, the class teachers and parents.

The successful applicant will be committed to ensuring that all children have a high-quality learning experience within a nurturing and inspiring environment, will have high expectations of conduct and behaviour and will establish supportive relationships with pupils, parents, and other staff members. 

Please note that this role will initially be based for 1 day in each class from Reception – Year 3.

We can offer:

  • An inclusive, happy school with well-behaved and enthusiastic children.
  • A caring, positive ethos which is rooted in core Christian values.
  • A talented, motivated, and supportive staff team in which everyone is valued.
  • Supportive, friendly parents who care deeply about the school.
  • A knowledgeable and dedicated governing board.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • A loving school family.

    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.

    Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 04/07/2024
    • Essential Qualifications
  • NVQ Level 3 or above qualification which is appropriate to the post (or equivalent).
  • Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

    • Desirable Qualifications
  • NVQ Level 4 qualification which is relevant to the post (or equivalent).
  • HLTA status.
  • Previous experience of working in a similar role.

    • Essential Experience
  • An ability to relate well to children and to work successfully as part of a team.
  • Good communication, time management and organisational skills.
  • High expectations of children’s attainment and behaviour.
  • An ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • A commitment to safeguarding the protecting the welfare of children.
  • Willingness to undertake further training, as appropriate to the role.

    • Desirable Experience
  • Previous experience of working in a similar role.

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Contact the Headteacher at the school.
    Proposed Interview Date:
    16/07/2024 
    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: The Headteacher c/o the School. Email: head@christchurch-lancaster.lancs.sch.uk
    or via school website:
    https://www.christchurch-lancaster.lancs.sch.uk/vacancies/. Email: head@christchurch-lancaster.lancs.sch.uk
    or post: Lancaster Christ Church C of E Primary School, Derwent Road, Lancaster, LA1 3ES.
    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.

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    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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