apply online icon TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA2A) FOR ONE TO ONE SUPPORT FOR SEND CHILD IN YEAR 1

Ref 192859
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4 (4-6 dependent on experience).
Salary £23152 to £ 23893 Post will last as long as the child remains at our school.
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (04.09.24 to 19/07/25) .
Hours 30 hours a week.
Closing Date 09/07/2024.
Location
Coppull Parish Church Of England Primary School, Roe Hey Drive, Coppull, Chorley, PR7 4PU (202 on roll)

Tel: 01257 791669
School website: www.coppullparish.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate teaching assistant who has experience of working with children with ASD. This role involves working 1:1 with a child supporting their individual needs, helping them to reach their full potential and following their educational health care plan.

You will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCO and the family, attend relevant meetings and work collaboratively to ensure the best and safest care is offered. The candidate will be creative, energetic and flexible, able to set up and carry out a wealth of suitable learning opportunities for a child with complex learning needs.

You will be joining an excellent and supportive team who you will work closely with, helping to set up and tidy away at the start and end of each day, carrying out nappy changes, supporting in snack time alongside all other tasks relating to the pupil in your care. 

  • Roles and responsibilities
  • 1:1 work with a non verbal child with ASD
  • Carry out 1:1 learning activities 
  • Work towards the EHCP targets
  • Nappy changes 
  • Oversee safe meal and snack times
  • Ensure the child’s safety at all times
  • Communicate with staff and family 

    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

    Level 2 TA qualification 


    Essential Experience

    Experience of working with children in a Primary or Nursery school

    Experience of working with SEND children

    Excellent communication skill

    Be a team player

    Desirable Experience

    Experience of supporting child with Autistic Spectrum Disorder

    Experience of supporting child with Speech and Language needs

    For an informal discussion please contact:
    Ring HT Mrs Bird, or SENCO Mrs Lock on 01257 791669
    Proposed Interview Date:
    16/07/2024 
    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: Return Application Forms to the Headteacher at the School head@coppullparish.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.

    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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