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Ref 194456
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5 Point 6-Point 11.
Salary £25183 to £ 27269 (Bar £27269, subject to review) Pro Rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (ASAP to 31/07/25) .
Hours 30 hours a week.
Closing Date 07/01/2025.
Location
West Street Community Primary School, West Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0HW (207 on roll)

Tel: 01282 865840
School website: www.west-street.org
Summary
Number on Roll: 180 + Nursery

Temporary contract for TEACHING ASSISTANT 2b to work with KS2 for 30 hours per week
Grade 5    Point 6 £25,183 - Point 11 £27,269 pro rata

Required from January 2025 onwards – July 31st 2025: potential to be extended dependent on budget

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 2b to work as part of the Key Stage 2 Team in our vibrant, diverse and inclusive school.

We can offer:

  • 180 enthusiastic primary age children for whom the school is an important place of stability and calm where they feel safe and valued
  • A committed and exceptionally talented staff team who go the extra mile to make West Street a great place to be, who motivate pupils to promote independence and a love of learning
  • A whole school community committed to our vision, values and mission, where excellence is the standard
  • A challenging and stimulating place to work
  • A commitment to your professional development

    We would like to appoint someone who:

  • Builds strong relationships with children and their parents
  • Is an experienced and highly effective Teaching Assistant who can demonstrate their positive impact on supporting and developing children’s learning
  • Has both experience and a thorough understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum
  • Accurately identifies and addresses children’s next steps, both through child and adult-led learning
  • Uses effective behaviour management strategies  
  • Is passionate about celebrating the diversity and inclusivity that we are so proud of in our school


    West Street Primary School is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check, will be subject to receipt of suitable references, qualifications and identity checks.

    You will be able to find more information on our school website https://www.west-street.org/

  • and by contacting Sarah Watson (Headteacher) on 01282 865840 or head@weststreet.lancs.sch.uk
  • We intend to include a tour of the school for shortlisted applicants during the interview day
  • Closing Date for Applications: 12.00 on Tuesday 7th January  
  • Shortlisting: Thursday 9th January    
  • Interview Date: Thursday 16th January 2025

    Application packs can be accessed online

    Please email or send applications to: Sarah Watson      
     head@weststreet.lancs.sch.uk

    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.
    • Essential Qualifications

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

    Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

    Desirable Qualifications

    Any other qualifications relevant to role

    Essential Experience

    Experience of working with Key Stage 2 children

    Experience of working in a relevant classroom environment

    Desirable Experience

    Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

    Experience of working with children with high level need e.g. ASD, Downs Syndrome, S & L

    For an informal discussion please contact:
    Phone 01282 865840 and ask to speak to either Sarah Watson (Headteacher) or Catherine Duerden (Deputy Headteacher)
    Proposed Interview Date:
    16/01/2025 
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Downloadable from advert. Please Return Application forms to the Headteacher at the School head@weststreet.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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