APPRENTICE TEACHING ASSISTANT

Ref	193044
Number of Posts	1
Grade	Apprentice Rate.
Term	Part-time.
Perm / FTC	Fixed Term Contract.
Required	(01/09/2024 ) .
Hours	30 hours a week.
Closing Date	31/08/2024.

Job Description & Employee Specification (340 KB)

Location: Blacko Primary School, Gisburn Road, Blacko, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6LS (104 on roll)

Tel: 01282 616669
School website: www.blacko.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Summary: Advert: Apprentice Teaching Assistant

The Headteacher and Governors of Blacko Primary School, are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant Support Apprentice for 30 hours per week.

The hours of work will require flexibility by the individual but it is proposed Monday to Friday, 11:00am-5:00pm – this will be confirmed during interview depending on the needs of the school.

We are seeking to appoint pro-active and dynamic people who are committed to playing an active role in the life and continued development of our school and to motivate and inspire our eager and enthusiastic pupils. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work alongside a committed and highly skilled team. The age groups the successful candidates will be working with will depend on their skills and experience.

Salary Range:            Apprenticeship pay scale
Contract Type:           30 hours per week
Contract Term:           Fixed term
Start Date:                  1st September 2024 – or asap

Closing Date:             As soon as sufficient applications are received or on 12noon on 31/08/2024

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

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.
Essential Qualifications: GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths.
Desirable Qualifications: See attached job advert.
Essential Experience: See attached job advert.
Desirable Experience: See attached job advert.
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:	Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: esayle@blacko.penninetrust.org

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.

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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