TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Location

Gillibrand Primary School, Grosvenor Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2PJ (206 on roll)

Tel: 01257 274983
School website: www.gillibrand.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Summary

At Gillibrand Primary School we are a happy, thriving and forward-thinking school, with 209 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves on being a fully inclusive school with strong community links.

At Gillibrand we have a strong vision and values that are over-arched by the line 'We nurture children's dreams'. Gillibrand has recently become the part of the Aspirational Futures MAT.

Through collaboration with other AFMAT schools we will continue our journey of high standards, high expectations, and high status.  We are looking to appoint an experienced, caring and flexible Teaching Assistant to join our team who will be committed to our schools vision. 

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.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 5pm on 03/01/2025

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 or above qualification - appropriate to the post

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

Essential Experience

Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 standards

Ability to relate well to children

Good communication skills

Ability to supervise and assist pupils

Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality

Desirable Experience

Time management skills

Ability to make effective use of ICT

Organisational skills

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the Headteacher Mrs Clark

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.