TEACHING ASSISTANT L2A

Location

Sabden Primary School, Whalley Road, Sabden, Clitheroe, BB7 9DZ (89 on roll)

Tel: 01282 771000
School website: www.sabdenprimaryschool.co.uk/

Summary

Are you a highly motivated and organized individual looking to make a positive impact in education? Sabden Primary School is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to join our dynamic and supportive team.

About Us:
At Sabden Primary, we are a small village school with 90 pupils whose team are committed to providing a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child can thrive. With a strong focus on academic excellence and holistic development, we aim to empower our students to reach their full potential.

Position Overview: As one of our teaching assistants, you will play a crucial role in efficient and effective teaching and learning.  This role is initially a temporary position, starting after February half term with the potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate. The role is covering full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 3:30pm (30 hours per week). 

The role will be to provide TA support within a specific class, with the key stage and class to be decided, depending on the skills and experience of the candidate.

Scope of role:  Under the teachers clear guidance, in respect of their work with individuals or small groups, to support the education, personal and social development of pupils in the school.  This will include those with special needs and/or bilingual needs and establishing positive relationships with pupils to assist them to complete structured learning activities. The role would be to ensure pupils remain on task and to report progress to the teacher.

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

NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above.

Essential Experience

To have a proven ability to work within a school environment

Desirable Experience

Excellent attendance

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school office on 01282 771 000 for an informal discussion or to organise a tour.

Proposed Interview Date:

11/02/2025 

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.