TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 1

Location

Bleasdale School, 27 Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, LA5 0RG (48 on roll)

Tel: 01524 701217
School website: www.bleasdaleschool.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Term time only, 28.35 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 15:00 (hours negotiable), 5 days per week, 20 minutes lunch unpaid
Salary: Grade 3 pt. 3-4, £24,027 to £24,404 per annum FTE – Term Time Only – Actual Salary £15,566.64 to 15,810.89

Closing Date: 09:00 AM on 15th January 2025
Shortlisting: 17th January 2025
Interview: 24th January 2025

Thank you for your interest in the post of Teaching Assistant Level 1 in our school. At Bleasdale School we want someone to join us who strives for the very best for the children and pupils, wants to achieve highly and wants to reach the highest standards for staff and pupils alike. You will have the energy to help our pupils become as independent as they can be through continually asking for the best from all involved in their school life.

Bleasdale, an outstanding PMLD/SLD specialist school nestled in the hills of Silverdale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bleasdale is a standalone day school for pupils aged 2-19 and pride ourselves on supporting pupils and their families through pivotal transitions of their life from portage, nursery, primary, secondary, Post 16 and beyond. The curriculum has been carefully crafted to support individual learning journeys into adulthood. Strong multiagency working is weaved into specialist teaching and learning, mirrored by the dedicated school spaces that include: Hydro-Pool facilities, Rebound, Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) green spaces, PE and performance hall (to name but a few). The building holds a strong coaching culture at the heart of what we do supporting everyone to be the best person they can be. Ofsted has consistently reached a judgement that Bleasdale is Outstanding, and Bleasdale is proud to hold strong links to other outstanding providers nationally as well as locally.

This role would be ideal for an aspiring TA1 who wishes to further enhance their practice. You will benefit from a strong supportive team throughout the school, with excellent career opportunities. The school has developed a strong practice of supporting staff to improve and progress. We are interested in what you can bring to our school to benefit our pupils and families. This is an exciting time to become part of the Bleasdale team and I look forward to receiving your application.

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

N/A

Desirable Qualifications

Relevant Child Care qualification (or equivalent)

Essential Experience

N/A

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion, please contact our Headteacher on head@bleasdaleschool.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

24/01/2025 

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.