1:1 SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Ref 194721
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 3.
Salary £24404 
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (As soon as possible to 18th July 2025) .
Hours 31.25 hours a week.
Closing Date 31/01/2025.
Location
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle, Mayfield Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3AA (257 on roll)

Tel: 01254 231278
School website: www.stmarysoswaldtwistle.co.uk/
Summary
We are currently seeking to appoint a 1:1 Support Assistant to work with a lovely Year 5 pupil. This is a full-time position working 8.30am- 3.15pm Monday-Friday, term time only.  This will include supervising the pupil during breaks and lunch times. This role is currently temporary until July 2025 however this may be extended. 

Role Responsibilities:
  • Provide tailored support to a Year 5 pupil on a daily basis.
  • Ensuring the recommendations of the pupils EHCP are met
  • Assist with classroom activities and individual learning needs
  • Work together with the other classroom staff to ensure the pupil is included
  • Support the child with their emotional and social development
  • Work closely with teachers and other staff to develop and implement learning plans

    We can offer you:
  • a happy work environment
  • a great team to be part of
  • a school with a strong Catholic ethos
  • well-mannered and enthusiastic pupils

    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
  • Teaching Assistant Level 1 or equivalent
    • Desirable Qualifications
  • First Aid 
    • Essential Experience
  • Previous experience working with children with SEN, particularly in an educational setting
  • Patient, nurturing, and proactive approach to supporting children
  • Strong communication skills to work effectively with pupils, teachers, and parents

    • Proposed Interview Date:
    13/02/2025 
    Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
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    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@st-marys-oswaldtwistle.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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