KEY STAGE 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A

Location

Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Primary School,lytham St Annes, Kenilworth Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1LB (208 on roll)

Tel: 01253 726015
School website: www.ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work as part of our well-established Upper Key Stage 2 staff team. We are seeking a member of staff who is enthusiastic about learning and who will continuously strive to support and motivate our children.

The successful candidate will need to have experience of working within a primary classroom, including supporting children with SEND. It is essential that the successful candidate has experience working within a key stage 2 classroom. Applicants should have a clear understanding of how to teach children to read. In addition, an understanding of how to develop maths skills and concepts during the primary stage.

At Our Lady Star of the Sea all members of staff work as a united team which creates a successful learning community which thrives and provides all staff opportunities to grow and challenge themselves to become excellent practitioners. It is essential that the successful candidates have a passion and drive to further their own learning so that they can nurture and meet the needs of each child.  

In return we will offer the successful candidates a supportive, loving environment where taking risks and learning by our mistakes is integral to our learning community, where Christ is firmly at the centre.

Applications are welcomed from practising Catholics and Christians of other denominations, who can demonstrate an understanding of and play a full part in the spiritual development of a Catholic school.

This position is for 23 hours a week, for 39 weeks of the year. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

Interview dates:

Monday 8th July & Tuesday 9th July – Lesson Visits
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 10th Jul
If you require further information please contact Mrs Sheilds  in the school office on 726015 or email head@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

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 see attached a CES Support staff application online. Return forms to the Headteacher at the School via email on head@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

10/07/2024 

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.