TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A

Location

Longton Primary School, School Lane, Longton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5YA (212 on roll)

Tel: 01772 612495
School website: www.longton.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Are you seeking a role where each day is varied, presenting experiences that are both challenging and rewarding?

An exciting opportunity has emerged at Longton Primary School for a temporary Teaching Assistant position. We are in search of an enthusiastic individual with a genuine passion for working with children, committed to ensuring that all pupils achieve their best in academics, social skills, and independence.

Longton Primary offers;

a happy and welcoming environment,

well-behaved and eager learners,

supportive parents and governors,

a dedicated and friendly team of creative staff,

excellent professional development opportunities,

a well-resourced learning environment.

In this role, you will support children’s learning under the guidance of the class teacher, work with individuals and small groups outside the classroom, and be part of a committed team dedicated to providing high-quality education at Longton. The position requires promoting positive relationships, maintaining high expectations for learning and behaviour, employing creative teaching approaches, and demonstrating strong knowledge of the primary curriculum alongside good literacy and numeracy skills. You should also have experience with a variety of Special Educational Needs and be able to work independently as well as collaboratively. This part-time, term-time only position offers up to a maximum of 32 hours per week. Whilst this is a temporary role, all new employees will undergo a probationary period. We warmly invite you to visit our school to meet our friendly staff and delightful children.

The successful applicant will:

Have experience supporting children with SEND

Have a genuine desire to work with children

Share the belief that every child can succeed

Have a strong, positive work ethic

Be enthusiastic and hardworking

Have excellent communication skills

Be able to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative

Be flexible and adaptable

You are very welcome to come and visit the school and we do encourage this, as we believe this gives you the opportunity to see our friendly staff and lovely children.

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

a minimum of 5 GCSEs, including maths and English at grade C/4 or above

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 or above, or equivalent, childcare qualification

Essential Experience

Recent employment/experience in a primary school

Desirable Experience

Experience of working within Early Years/KS1 in a school setting

Experience of working with young children with SEND, ASD

Experience of working with children who have speech and language needs

Experience of working with children who have delayed development

Experience of working with children with medical needs

For an informal discussion please contact:

Julie Brown 01772 612495

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.