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Ref 193166
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 6 (11 - 19).
Salary £25979 to £ 29777 Pro Rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (28/10/2024 to 31/08/2025) .
Hours 31.25 hours a week.
Closing Date 20/09/2024.
Location
Grimsargh St Michael's Church Of England Primary School, Preston Road, Grimsargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5SD (208 on roll)

Tel: 01772 653600
School website: www.grimsargh-st-michaels.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The headteacher and governors of Grimsargh St Michael’s Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint a positive, passionate and compassionate teaching assistant to support a year 6 pupil, who has an Education Health and Care Plan and who demonstrates challenging behaviours, on a 1:1 basis, including during breaktime and part of lunchtime. Hours are 8.45am - 3.30pm Monday - Friday with 30 minutes lunch.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is patient and understanding
  • Has a positive outlook
  • Has good interpersonal skills and can work as part of a team
  • Will develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, pupils and staff
  • Will support and enhance the strong Christian tradition and ethos of the school


    We can offer:

  • A welcoming, supportive and positive staff team
  • Proactive and supportive Governors and a strong Senior Leadership Team who are fully committed to supporting staff wellbeing
  • A forward- thinking school offering continuous professional development opportunities
  • An inspiring and exciting learning environment to work in
  • Established and strong links with St Michael’s Church and our local community


    Grimsargh St Michaels CE Primary School is an inclusive school and is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection, and employment.

    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.

    The successful applicant will join our Grimsargh St Michael’s staff team, and will contribute to the high standard of teaching and learning in the school.

    Please contact our school business manager, Mrs Lindsay Garner/ Miss Emma Dewhurst, if you require further information about the role or would like to make an appointment to visit the school- via phone (01772 653600) or email bursar@grimsargh-st-michaels.lancs.sch.uk

    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 that this vacancy closes at Noon on 20/09/2024
    • Desirable Qualifications
  • NVQ level 3 or above qualification appropriate to the post
  • English and Maths GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)

    • Essential Experience
  • Experience of working in a primary school environment
  • Experience of working with children who demonstrate challenging behaviours
  • Experience of working as a 1:1 support in a primary school

    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of working with the school SENCo

    • 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: Please Return Application forms to the Headteacher at the School head@grimsargh-st-michaels.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    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.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    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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