TEACHING ASSISTANT 2 (A)

Location

Cop Lane Church Of England Primary School, Penwortham, Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9AE (208 on roll)

Tel: 01772 743131
School website: www.coplaneprimary.co.uk

Summary

The Governors of Cop Lane C.E. Primary School wish to appoint an excellent classroom teaching assistant to provide support to our EYFS. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to support learning and will be working with small groups and individual children. The successful candidate will have an understanding of the EYFS and the new EYFS Framework. The year group deployment will be subject to regular review.  For the full person specification please see the person spec attachment.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person that has:

A friendly, positive and genuine child-centered approach

A calm, patient encouraging manner with an ability to make learning engaging

High expectations

A team player, who is committed to their own professional development

We can offer you:

A warm, welcoming and friendly school with a strong Christian ethos

A school with an excellent reputation for high standards of behaviour and manners

A commitment to CPD and development of skills

A committed staff team that are dedicated to the children in their care.

To learn more about our school please see the school website (www.coplaneprimary.co.uk), view our virtual tour here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9XsOIrXm5Q or phone the school office to book an appointment.

Shortlisting date: 24.01.25
Proposed Interview Date: 31.01.25 AM

For an informal discussion please contact: Mr Ian P. Ashmore, Headteacher at the school or to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Bradley in the school office. Please note that applications should be emailed to bursar@coplane.lancs.sch.uk  

Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

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.

The closing date is 12 noon 17/01/2025

Essential Qualifications

NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to this EYFS post (or equivalent) as specified in the ‘Early Years Qualification Requirements and Standards’ guidance

Desirable Qualifications

See person specification

Essential Experience

See person specification

Desirable Experience

See person specification

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact Mr Ian P Ashmore, headteacher at the school or to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Bradley in the school office.

Proposed Interview Date:

31/01/2025 

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.