KS2 TA2B

Location

Larkholme Primary School, Windermere Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8QB (305 on roll)

Tel: 01253 874024
School website: www.larkholme.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governors of Larkholme Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated teaching assistant to join our hardworking, caring team at this successful primary school, to include lunchtimes. 

The successful applicant will:

Work closely with the Key Stage 2 class teachers to support the learning and enhance quality first teaching

Deliver literacy and numeracy alongside the class teachers each morning

Have high expectations of children’s work and behaviour and positively reinforce all aspects of school life

Have a passion for developing children’s learning and supporting children with additional learning needs

Establish supportive and constructive relationships with children, staff and parents

Be committed to whole-school life and be willing to support extra-curricular activities and school events if required

Show a willingness to develop and engage in continuous professional development

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Sound knowledge of the national curriculum

Knowledge of Attachment and Trauma Informed Practice (ATIP) as a framework to underpin all the work we undertake with our pupils

Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar role within KS2

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and under the guidance of the class teacher.

Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with young children.

A patient, caring, and creative approach to supporting children’s learning and development.

Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

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:

The role is initially 20 hours 55 mins per week (term time only). This will be a variable hours contract with a minimum of 8 hours per week guaranteed. The salary quoted is the full time equivalent the salary paid with be pro-rata.  This is a fixed term position in the first instance August 2025, however there may be the opportunity for the post to be extended beyond that period.

Please note that this vacancy closes at Midday on 12/07/2024

Essential Qualifications

NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a relevant subject

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Essential Experience

Experience of working in a Primary School

Desirable Experience

Experience of working closely with class teachers

For an informal discussion please contact:

Claire Gilmour

Proposed Interview Date:

17/07/2024 

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.