TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A (1-1 SUPPORT)

Location

Balshaw Lane Primary School, PR7 6NS
Bredon Avenue
Tel: 01257 278722
School website: www.balshawlane.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Balshaw Lane Primary is a forward thinking, growing school.  Our staff are welcoming and supportive.

We wish to appoint a full-time teaching assistant to support as a one to one to support an individual child with SEN.  The TA could work with individual children and small groups, helping the teacher to monitor progress. 

There will be focus on phonics, math, reading and writing development.

The role is full-time, working 8.55am-3.20pm. The contract will be for 38 weeks, term time. 

We are an Outstanding school, as judged by Ofsted, with an enthusiastic and committed staff team. Our teaching assistants are friendly and positive with a range of experience.

We require our TAs to be hard-working, hands-on and able to use initiative independently. You will be involved in the daily practicalities of the classroom, including relating to medical and hygiene needs or supporting children with SEN.  Training will be provided for first aid, any medical or SEN needs.  A friendly, positive attitude will enable you to fit into our team. 

The school is a popular primary school, and this is an opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive, well-resourced and forward-looking environment. It is part of the newly formed Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust. Our staff benefit from access to the UK’s leading provider of healthcare insurance, entry into the LGPS pension scheme, UK healthcare, free onsite parking, good motorway links and our cycle to work scheme.

For more information about the role and how to apply please email Will Woodrow, Deputy Headteacher on wwoodrow@balshawlane.co.uk. 

Candidates should complete an application form, attached in which you outline your experience and suitability for the position. Electronic applications should be10/07/2024

Please note, we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time and regret we are unable to contact individual applicants who may be unsuccessful. Aspirational Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and pupils and expects those working at the School to share this commitment. Applications from ethnic minority candidates and other diverse groups are welcomed. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as qualification and reference checks.

Online checks will also be conducted on shortlisted candidates Copies of our Recruitment and Selection policy are available from hr@aspirationalfutures.co.uk

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.

Please note that this vacancy closes at Noon on 08/07/2024

Essential Experience

Have the ability and experience to work at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 TA

Ability to speak and write in Standard English

Desirable Experience

GCSE maths and English Grade C or above

and/or
Experience of working with children with SEND/SEMH

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact W Woodrow via e-mail on wwoodrow@balshawlane.co.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

10/07/2024 

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.