RECEPTION TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A

Location

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School And Nursery, Preston Road, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3BJ (244 on roll)

Tel: 01772 783661
School website: www.alstonlane.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

We are looking to appoint an experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Reception Class team. The successful candidate will have experience working with children from 4 years of age and have detailed knowledge and understanding of early years education. They will understand the relationship between child, key worker, teacher and parent and build strong relationships to achieve the best for every child.

This is a part time position (31 hours 40 minutes per week) supporting children in Reception Class who start school in September. The hours of working are Monday to Friday 8.40am until 3.30pm with time out of the classroom for lunch and breaks. Knowledge and experience supporting children with special educational needs would be beneficial to the applicant.

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a single form entry school with a record of high standards and high expectations. It is an excellent school for staff at all levels to develop professionally. We were graded good in our last Ofsted and demonstrate excellent religious provision.

Applicants wishing to visit the school will be warmly welcomed and further information, such as the school’s curriculum and inspection reports, can be found on the website at: www.alstonlane.lancs.sch.uk

Application packs can be downloaded from the school’s website or the Lancashire non-teaching vacancy website. Return to head@alstonlane.lancs.sch.uk

Please note that this post requires an enhanced DBS check and is subject to safer recruitment procedures and checks.

Closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 12th July.
Interviews will take place by arrangement, before the end of term. 


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 2 or above (appropriate to the post)

GCSE English and maths grade c or above

Essential Experience

working in a primary school setting

Desirable Experience

working in a nursery or reception classroom, supporting children aged 2-5 years

working with children with SEND

working with children with challenging behaviour

administrative work

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment

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.