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Ref 192835
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4.
Salary £23152 to £ 23893 
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (01/09/2024 to 31/08/2025) .
Hours 21.18 hours a week.
Closing Date 08/07/2024.
Location
Whitefield Primary School, Oaklands Drive, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0RH (389 on roll)

Tel: 01772 744449
School website: www.whitefield-pri.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant to join our team.

The post will involve supporting the children with their learning and personal, social and emotional needs.  The year group will be allocated depending on the skill set of the successful candidate.

This role includes working as a member of the play team from 12-1pm, supporting the children with their OPAL play.

Hours of work - Requirements for September 2024 are Monday to Friday from 8.50am – 1pm, Tuesday is an 8.30am start for the weekly TA staff meeting.

We are looking for someone who can:
  • support children’s individual needs on 1:1 basis and in groups
  • use their initiative
  • bring something new and unique to our dynamic teaching assistant team
  • support the class teachers on a day to day basis

    We can offer you:
  • amazing children, staff, governors and families
  • opportunities to further develop your skills
  • a school that is forward thinking and inspirational with its curriculum
  • a school that puts the children at the heart of all decisions
  • a role where no two days are ever the same

    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.

    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.

    CLOSING DATE:  Monday 8th July 2024, 9am
    SHORTLISTING DATE:  Monday 8th July 2024
    INTERVIEW DATE: Monday 15th July 2024
    • Essential Qualifications
  • NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent) or evidence of working towards this qualification Level 2 or equivalent qualification
  • (GCSE grade 4 / grade C) in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
    • Essential Experience
  • Experience of working in a relevant classroom environment. 
  • Ability to relate well to children.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to supervise and assist children.
    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience working with children with additional needs.

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please ring the school if you have any questions.
    Proposed Interview Date:
    15/07/2024 
    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: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: recruitment@whitefield-pri.lancs.sch.uk If you have additional pages please ensure that these are clearly marked at the top with your name.
    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.

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