TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A AND HLTA

Location

New Longton All Saints' Church Of England Primary School, Hugh Barn Lane, New Longton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 4XA (215 on roll)

Tel: 01772 613470
School website: www.newlongton.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

New Longton All Saints’ is a single-form entry Church of England Primary school situated in the lovely village of New Longton. We pride ourselves on our welcoming and caring ethos and are excited to be able to look for a new team member to join us and support the children with their learning.  

We are looking for a driven, child-centred teaching assistant who is enthusiastic and keen to learn and improve in a nurturing and innovative environment.  

The post will be in Upper KS2 and will be 21 hours per week at TA2a, with an additional minimum of 5 hours per week HLTA cover in Years 5 and 6. 

This position is part-time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full-time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis. 

We can offer: 

A welcoming and supportive staff team 

Brilliant children 
CPD opportunities and excellent links with other schools 
An inclusive and positive work environment 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safeguarding checks will be undertaken.  The role involves engaging in regulated activity with children and as such a satisfactory enhanced DBS check will be required. 

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 03/07/2024

Essential Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification 

Level 2/ GCSE A*-C (Grade 9-4) or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/ Numeracy  

NVQ Level 4 

HLTA Status 

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid certificate

Forest School Certificate Level 3

Essential Experience

Knowledge of KS2 curriculum 

Commitment to safeguarding 

Previous knowledge of the role of the TA in primary school settings 

HLTA experience 

Delivery of interventions 

Desirable Experience

Working in different settings 

Experience of working in Year 6 

Experience of residential visits 

Phonics training 

Supporting children with barriers to learning 

For an informal discussion please contact:

The school office on 01772 613470

Proposed Interview Date:

09/07/2024 

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.

 

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.