TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Location

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

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

Summary

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 an enthusiastic and hardworking Level 3 Learning Support Assistant to work in Key Stage 2.

We are looking for an individual who:

is dynamic and a creative and knowledgeable practitioner

is experienced in supporting teaching and learning within the KS2 age range

has high expectations for pupil learning and attainment<

is able to work independently and as part of a team and show initiative

is able to assist in the monitoring/recording of learners’ progress and developmental needs

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

is able to support & enhance the vision of the school

The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with the teacher in meeting the personal, social and curriculum related needs of learners, including those with special needs and/or bilingual needs, to establish positive relationships with learners and to provide routine classroom and administration support.

The hours of work are 8.40am to 3.30pm Monday to 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 2.5hrs per week

This position is part time term time only plus 5 INSET days, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.

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. 

Essential Qualifications

NVQ level 3 or above qualification (or equivalent) - in exceptional circumstances, where local circumstances dictate, qualifications may be viewed as desirable

Desirable Qualifications

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

Essential Experience

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

Desirable Experience

Experience of Administrative work

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

For an informal discussion please contact:

Tour of school are available on 2nd,3rd and 5th July at 3:00pm. Please telephone the school to book on these tours.

Proposed Interview Date:

09/07/2024 

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.