TEACHING ASSISTANT TA2A

Ref 193896
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4 SCP 4-6 .
Salary £23152 to £ 23893  Pro Rata and Term Time Only
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (ASAP to 31/03/2025) .
Hours 25 hours a week.
Closing Date 08/11/2024.
Location
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church Of England Primary School, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3DD (163 on roll)

Tel: 01254 231026
School website: www.st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are looking for a TA 2 to join our staff team.

This is initially till end of March.  The post may be extended dependent on the budget.

St. Paul's is a happy school; the children come to school keen to learn and willing to work hard. The standards and expectations are very high; we want our children to want to do their best, to aim high and to celebrate each achievement. We expect children to behave well and use the nurturing Christian vision of our school to support children in making the right choices. Whilst academic achievement is important for all pupils, we know there are many other skills possessed by the pupils in our school: running, football, dance, drama, art and technology to name but a few. Each one of these skills and talents is celebrated and all our children are valued as individuals.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who can:

be flexible in working with children across the school both in infants and juniors

support small group interventions

work alongside the class teacher to support learning in the classroom

work 1:1 with children with additional needs.

Working hours will be 9.30am - 3pm (with half hour lunch) 

Visits to the school would be welcomed.

Please ring the Headteacher Rachel Wells 01254 231026

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.

Please note that this vacancy closes at Noon on 08/11/2024

Essential Qualifications

NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)


Desirable Qualifications

First Aid certificate 


Essential Experience

Experience of working with Key stage 1 or Key stage 2 children

Experience of working in a primary school

Desirable Experience

Experience of Administrative work

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Experience of working with children with SEN

Knowledge of teaching effective phonics

For an informal discussion please contact:
Visits to the school would be welcomed. , Please ring the Headteacher Rachel Wells 01254 231026
Proposed Interview Date:
20/11/2024 
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
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Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

Address: Please Return Application forms to the Headteacher at the School head@st-pauls.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.

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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.