apply online icon TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Ref 192794
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5, SCP 6 - SCP 11 .
Salary £23893 to £ 25979 
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (02/09/2024 to 22/07/2025) .
Hours 32.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 03/07/2024.
Location
Bolton-le-sands Church Of England Primary School, Mount Pleasant Lane, Bolton-le-sands, Carnforth, LA5 8DT (312 on roll)

Tel: 01524 823606
School website: blsschool.co.uk
Summary
The Governing Body of Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, effective and friendly Temporary Teaching Assistant 2B to support the learning of pupils in our care.

We are looking for a Temporary Teaching Assistant with a variety of experience across the primary phases and who would initially work within Key Stage 1. This vacancy is a temporary, term time only, contract of 32.5 hours per week (including lunchtime welfare duties). 

Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School is a popular, coastal village school set in the north of Lancashire with excellent access to the motorway network and stunning views across the bay. Currently, there are 304 pupils on roll taught across eleven mixed-age classes.

At Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School, we offer:
  • A happy and welcoming village school with a strong partnership with its church and community
  • Friendly, well-mannered and enthusiastic children
  • Supportive and active governors
  • A dedicated, hard-working and experienced staff team

    The Governing Body is looking for a Teaching Assistant 2B who:
  • Is competent in supporting pupils of all ages with a variety of needs
  • Can plan, deliver and monitor a wide range of support intervention programmes
  • Understands how to best support the pupils in their care with their learning
  • Has an understanding of phonics and other intervention programmes
  • Has excellent literacy skills and is able to communicate effectively and politely with all stakeholders
  • Understands the confidential nature of school issues
  • Is organised and pays attention to detail, carrying out the role with precision, care and enthusiasm

    The closing date is 9am on 03/07/2024
    The interview is week commencing 08/07/2024

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

    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.
    • Essential Qualifications
  • Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 standard
  • Commitment to undertake in –service development Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people

    • Desirable Qualifications
  • NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
  • Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics

    • Essential Experience
  • Experience of working with or caring for children of primary age
  • Experience of working in a relevant classroom environment
  • Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
  • Ability to relate well to children
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to supervise and assist pupils
  • Time management & organisational skills
  • Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality

    • Desirable Experience
  • First Aid Certificate

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please contact the School Office on 01524 823606
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    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 form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to:
    Mr D Hargreaves via email
    head@bolton-le-sands.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.

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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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