TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Location

Bleasdale School, 27 Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, LA5 0RG (48 on roll)

Tel: 01524 701217
School website: www.bleasdaleschool.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Thank you for your interest in the post of Teaching Assistant Level 2B in our school. At Bleasdale School, we want someone to join us who strives for the very best for the children and pupils, wants to achieve highly, and seeks to reach the highest standards for our staff and pupils alike. You will have the energy to help our pupils become as independent as they can be through continually asking for the best from all involved in their school life. Bleasdale, an outstanding PMLD/SLD specialist school nestled in the hills of Silverdale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is a standalone day school for pupils aged 2-19.

We pride ourselves on supporting pupils and their families through pivotal transitions of their life from portage, nursery, primary, secondary, post-16, and beyond. The curriculum has been carefully crafted to support individual learning journeys into adulthood. Strong multi-agency working is woven into specialist teaching and learning, mirrored by the dedicated school spaces that include: Hydro-Pool facilities, Rebound, Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) green spaces, PE and performance hall (to name a few).

The building holds a strong coaching culture at the heart of what we do, supporting everyone to be the best person they can be. Ofsted has consistently judged Bleasdale as Outstanding, and Bleasdale is proud to hold strong links to other outstanding providers nationally as well as locally.

You will benefit from a strong, supportive team throughout the school, with excellent career opportunities. The school has developed a strong practice of supporting staff to improve and progress. We are interested in what you can bring to our school to benefit our pupils and families.

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 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 9am on 01/11/2024

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 or above qualification - appropriate to the post (or equivalent)

Level 2 or equivalent qualification 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 admin work

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

For an informal discussion please contact:

Kath Linde - Deputy Headteacher 01524 701217

Proposed Interview Date:

07/11/2024 

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.