TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2A

Location

Haslingden St James Church Of England Primary School, Regent Street, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 5HQ (213 on roll)

Tel: 01706 214134
School website: www.haslingden-st-james.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our school family who pride themselves on an environment where children are valued and everyone, staff and children, live our school values every day.  The appointment will suit someone with high expectations of behaviour and achievement from all children. 

You will be required to work with small groups of SEN children, some 1:1 SEN support and some classroom support for an assigned year group for the balance of your hours - so you must be flexible and respond to the needs of the school as appropriate and instructed by your Line Manager.

We are looking for an individual who is: 

a creative, knowledgeable and energetic personality with a ‘can do’ attitude who has high expectations of our pupils. 

able to establish positive relationships with children and adults to become a committed member of our school family. 

an experienced practitioner, able to assist in the monitoring/recording of pupil progress and development 

able to support the promotion of positive relationships with parents, children and all stakeholders in a calm and patient manner

understands the needs children in EYFS and Key Stage One and Key Stage 2.

In return, we can offer you:

The opportunity to be part of a caring, friendly and supportive staff team

Personal development and training opportunities


The post available is initially for 30 hours per week on a variable hour’s contract, with the minimum hours being 17, however initially employed working 8:30-3:30pm Monday to Friday with a 1 hour lunch break.  Part of the duties of the successful applicant may include lunchtime duties (paid in addition).

This position is part time, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis. 

The school governors take the issue of safeguarding the pupils and the successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS Certificate .

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

Childcare/Teaching Assistant relevant qualification (Min. Level 2)

Maths & English Grade C / 4 or equivalent 

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid

Essential Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

Ability to work as part of a team

Good communication, time management & organisational skills

Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

Experience of Administrative work

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Miss Brewer in the school office for further information.

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.