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Ref 193827
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4, SCP 4.
Salary £23152 pro rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (ASAP to 31/08/2025) .
Hours 22.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 30/10/2024.
Location
Ormskirk Asmall Primary School, Tennyson Drive, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 3PJ (140 on roll)

Tel: 01695 576654
School website: www.asmallprimary.co.uk
Summary
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious Teaching Assistant (2a) to join our happy, successful school and be part of a team of dedicated, enthusiastic staff here at Ormskirk Asmall Primary School as soon as possible.

This is a temporary, part-time position until July 2025.

If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis, working hours of 08:30 - 11.45am on Monday- Friday. The post holder will be required to work alongside teaching staff to provide high quality learning opportunities.

The post holder will also be required to provide lunchtime supervision 11.45-1.00pm Monday - Friday. This will be paid at FLW.

Asmall is a small school but with a big heart within its community. We had a successful Ofsted inspection in November 2023 which highlighted the many strengths of our school setting. ‘Pupils are happy at this nurturing school. The school’s values, such as kindness and respect, underpin the positive relationships that pupils have with each other and with adults. Pupils are thoughtful and well-mannered. They make everyone feel welcome.’

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.
Essential Qualifications
  • NVQ level 2 or above qualification
  • Mathematics or English GCSE or equivalent at Grade 4/C or above

    • Desirable Qualifications
  • Level 2 teaching assistant qualification
  • Paediatric First Aid Certificate

    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of working with children in a school setting
    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    A visit to the school can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01695 576654.
    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: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@asmall.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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