TEACHING ASSISTANT 2(B)

Ref 192690
Number of Posts 2
Grade Grade 5 SCP 6 - 11.
Salary £23893 to £ 25979 Pro Rata
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (2nd September 2024 ) .
Hours 37 hours a week.
Closing Date 05/07/2024.
Location
Whitegate Nursery School, Victoria Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8TG (139 on roll)

Tel: 01282 772283
School website: www.whitegate.org
Summary
Under the general supervision and direction of the teacher, to plan and implement learning activities for individuals and groups. To monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and establish supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents and carers. 

To provide short term cover for classes to which the Teaching Assistant is normally assigned, when the class teacher is unexpectedly unavailable.

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 12pm on 05/07/2024
Essential Qualifications

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

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 or above qualification- appropriate to the post 

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

Essential Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age 


Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment 

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour 

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.

Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

Address: The Headteacher c/o the School. Application Forms to be return to head@whitegate.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.