TEACHING ASSISTANT 3 / HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location

Barnoldswick COfE Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5TB (380 on roll)

Tel: 01282 813014
School website: www.barnoldswick.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governors at Barnoldswick Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dynamic and motivated teaching assistant, who is passionate about ensuring every child reaches their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who:

is an outstanding practitioner with a creative approach and determination to raise standards;

has high expectations for pupil achievement and conduct and able to lead by example;

has good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well as part of our team; 

is committed to working in partnership with the Church, local community and parents;

In return we offer:

a talented and enthusiastic teaching and support staff team

a supportive and proactive Governing Body

well behaved children who are eager to learn

fantastic professional development opportunities in a welcoming two-form entry school

The closing date is 12noon on 03/10/2024

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.

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 this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ level 4 or above qualification

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

HLTA or QTS Status

Essential Experience

For the role as a Teaching Assistant in Year One (19 hours 30 minutes a week), you will have experience of working with children in a classroom environment

For the role as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (13 hours a week), you will have experience of planning, preparing, delivering, assessing and marking learning activities for whole classes

Proposed Interview Date:

11/10/2024 

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.