TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2B

Location

Lomeshaye Junior School, Norfolk Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7SY (367 on roll)

Tel: 01282 612063
School website: www.lomeshaye.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Are you considering a career in education and looking to take your first step? Do you aspire for a future career that will have a positive impact on the lives of young people?

Are you a conscientious graduate looking to develop or expand on your knowledge and skills surrounding learning and teaching, or an aspiring educational psychologist who is looking to apply the skills and knowledge you have acquired through your studies?

We are delighted to advertise these roles where previous experience in school is not an essential criterion, but an eagerness to learn and a desire to make a difference are! The successful candidates will be educated to degree level and looking to embark on a career in education.

Lomeshaye Junior School is a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community with a determination to achieve the highest standards. We have strong expectations and an unswerving dedication to ensure that every learner achieves their very best.

Our school is a vibrant, forward-thinking place to work, and we are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic and hardworking Level 2B Learning Support Assistants to work in Key Stage 2.

We are looking for individuals who:

are dynamic, creative, and knowledgeable practitioners.

have high expectations for pupil learning and attainment

are able to work independently, as part of a team, and show initiative.

are able to assist in the monitoring and recording of learners progress and developmental needs.

are able to support the promotion of positive relationships with learners, parents, carers, and outside agencies.

are able to support and enhance the vision of the school.


The successful candidates will be expected to work with groups of learners under the guidance of the teacher, including learners with SEND, and to provide routine classroom and administration support. The hours of work are 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m., Monday through Friday. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to cover a 30-minute welfare duty each lunchtime, which will be paid on a separate welfare contract for 2.5 hours per week.

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

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

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)

Level 2 or equivalent qualification in

English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

Essential Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children between the ages of 7 to 11

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

Experience of Administrative work

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

For an informal discussion please contact:

Tours of the school are available on 2nd, 3rd and 5th July 2024. Please telephone the school to book onto any of these.

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.