apply online icon TEACHING ASSISTANT (LEVEL 2A)

Ref 194427A
Number of Posts 1
Grade GRADE 4.
Salary £24404 to £ 25183 PRO RATA
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 34.65 hours a week.
Closing Date 03/01/2025.
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Location
Garstang St Thomas' Church Of England Primary School, Kepple Lane, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1PB (259 on roll)

Tel: 01995 603454
School website: www.garstangstthomas.com/
Summary
The governing board of Garstang St Thomas Church of England Primary School and nursery is seeking to appoint a learning coach. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our school family and have a significant impact on the children through support with teaching and learning and after school care.

The role involves:
  • Supporting teaching and learning in class
  • Working with individuals and small groups to support learning
  • Pupil supervision
  • Some lunchtime and after school club care We are looking for someone with a positive can-do attitude who is eager to get involved in our school family. CPD and training are available for all staff. 

    At Garstang St Thomas School we can offer you:
  • Happy, polite, caring and well behaved children who love school and enjoy learning;
  • Hardworking, committed and dedicated staff whose aim is to improve outcomes for children;
  • A caring, inclusive, Christian ethos with close partnership with our church;
  • Support for professional development and well-being;
  • A close working partnership between parents and our local community;
  • A supportive and encouraging governing body;

    ‘Pupils told the inspector that the staff and pupils are kind and caring. As a result, pupils said that they feel happy and safe in school.’ OFSTED 2023 ‘The school community lives out its Christian vision by being effectively inclusive, whereby all are treated with dignity and respect.’ SIAMS 2019

    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 CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form.

    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 03/01/2025
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    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.

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Please apply online:
    https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/learning-coach-teaching-assistant-grade-2a-e9e33e34-cbb0-4668-8c75-4f26fc52fc93
    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.