apply online icon EARLY YEARS TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A

Ref 194476
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4 SCP 4-6 .
Salary £24404 to £ 25183 Pro Rata
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (20/01/2025 to 31/12/2025 in the first instance) .
Hours 30 hours a week.
Closing Date 10/01/2025.
Location
Our Lady And All Saints Catholic Primary School, Brandreth Drive, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7HD (103 on roll)

Tel: 01257 462466
School website: www.ourladyallsaints.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The governors of Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and talented Teaching Assistant to support in our Nursery provision for children aged 2-4, including a pupil with Special Educational Needs, and work as part of our hardworking, dedicated team.

Our school is set in the small rural village of Parbold in West Lancashire. We are well known locally for being a very friendly, inclusive school and are keen to maintain this reputation. As we are a small school, our staff are acutely aware of each child's strengths, talents and needs. We are recognised in the local authority as a high performing school; in both our most recent Ofsted and Archdiocesan inspections, we were graded outstanding. At Our Lady and All Saints, we have high expectations of all and strive for excellence in all we do; aiming to develop every child to the best of their ability.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:


  • has experience of working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage
  • is willing to strongly commit to our Christian ethos
  • is an outstanding classroom practitioner
  • prioritises children’s learning and welfare, forging strong relationships with parents and our wider school family<
  • is an inspirational and motivational practitioner who believes in our vision and is totally committed to raising standards, while making learning fun and creative for all
  • is a committed team player, demonstrating flexibility and co-operation
  • is a reflective practitioner who is open to new ideas
  • has a cheerful disposition and a good sense of humour

    We offer:

  • exceptionally well-behaved children who love to learn and strive to be the best they can be in all aspects of their education
  • a friendly, professional, committed and supportive team of staff and governors
  • a warm and caring school family which includes our school dog, Buddy
  • a hardworking and forward-thinking school with a culture of high expectations

    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 9am on 10/01/2025
    • Desirable Qualifications
  • NVQ level 2 or above qualification (or equivalent)


    • Essential Experience
  • Experience of working with or caring for children in Early Years
  • Experience of working in an Early Years’ environment


    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of working with or caring for children of primary school age
  • Experience of administrative work
  • Experience of supporting children with special educational needs

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to visit school. To arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Andrews – School Bursar – on 01257 462466.
    Proposed Interview Date:
    15/01/2025 
    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: Application Forms Return to the Headteacher at the School head@ourladyallsaints.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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