APPRENTICE TEACHING ASSISTANT EYFS

Location

Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Primary School, Heron Way, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3BT (196 on roll)

Tel: 01254 234089
School website: www.hippings.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

An Apprentice Teaching Assistant is required to join our hard working and enthusiastic team. They will be flexible, reliable and highly motivated and they will set high standards for themselves and for the pupils in their care. The successful apprentice will be supporting teaching staff in providing a safe, happy and well-disciplined learning environment and they will share our school values and ethos. Hippings Methodist Primary School has much to offer to the right candidate, including: a happy and welcoming school where everyone is valued and supported; well-behaved, positive, happy children; supportive parents and governors; and a committed and friendly team of hard-working, creative staff.

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As a school we are committed to the safeguarding of our pupils and staff.

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

See person specification:
The successful candidate would also have the following skills:

Good team player,

Good communicator with parents, teachers and pupils,

Good time management skills,

Good organisational skills,

Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality,

Ability to use ICT.

Applicants wishing to apply for this position must have GCSE Maths and English at grade C/Grade 4 or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

See Person Specification:

The successful apprentice will be expected to apply themselves to the apprenticeship with commitment and diligence.

The apprentice will also be required to commit and work to the school's values and ethos

Essential Experience

Experience of working or volunteering in a childcare setting

Proposed Interview Date:

27/08/2024 

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.