TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B AND WELFARE ASSISTANT

Ref 193455
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5, SCP 6.
Salary £23893 to £ 25979 Pro Rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (ASAP to 18/07/2025) .
Hours 33.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 04/11/2024.
Location
Roughlee Church Of England Primary School, Blacko Bar Road, Roughlee, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6NX (49 on roll)

Tel: 01282 613613
School website: www.roughlee.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Head Teacher and Governors of Roughlee CE Primary School, are looking for passionate, positive and compassionate Level 2B Teaching Assistant who is experienced with working in all year groups but with a particular focus on children in Key Stage 2.

The contract will be term time only, 28.5 hours per week, term time only. In addition, 5 hours per week, term time only on Foundation Living Wage for Welfare duties (33.5 hours in total). 

The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm with half an hour for lunch and an extra hour on a Tuesday for our weekly staff meeting. In addition, 5 hours a week as a Welfare Assistant, which can be discussed at interview.

The position is temporary until Friday 18th July 2025, with a view to become permanent.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, 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.

Desirable Qualifications
  • NVQ level 2 or above qualification (or equivalent)
  • Level 2 or equivalent qualifications in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

    • Essential Experience
  • Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
  • Experience of Administrative work
  • Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

    • 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: The Headteacher c/o the School. Application Forms to be return to head@roughlee.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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