TEACHING ASSISTANT 2(A) PROVIDING PUPIL WITH 1:1 SUPPORT

Location

St Johns Catholic Primary School, Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7HT (211 on roll)

Tel: 01253 883690
School website: www.stjohnscatholicprimarypoulton.co.uk

Summary

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and nurturing teaching assistant to join our happy and dynamic staff team. The role involves providing 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs in our Reception class.

St John’s Catholic Primary School is a school with excellent relationships with our pupils, families, parish and the wider community. We have a friendly and dedicated team of teaching and support staff and wonderful children. We are looking for a person who is friendly, has a positive attitude, who is hardworking and able to use their own initiative.

The post is for 5 days per week, 31.25 hours, term time only. This is temporary position initially until the end of the summer term, but may be extended subject to funding.

At St John’s Catholic Primary School, we offer:

A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos.

Friendly, well-mannered and enthusiastic children.

Supportive and active governors and parents/carers.

A passionate, positive and hard-working staff team.

The opportunity to develop professionally and to make a real difference every day.

The successful candidate will:

Care passionately for all our children and recognise their unique potential.

Share the belief that every child can succeed.

Establish supportive and constructive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and carers to promote pupil progress and attainment.

Have high expectations of themselves and of others, demonstrating professional conduct at all times and a reflective nature.

Be able to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative

Work well with external agencies to ensure personalised provision is effective.

Be flexible and adaptable.

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.

The closing date is 12 noon 27/01/2025

Essential Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 or above, or equivalent, childcare qualification 

a minimum of 5 GCSEs, including maths and English at grade C/4 or above 

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid

Essential Experience

Recent employment/experience in a primary school

Desirable Experience

Experience of working within Early Years/KS1 in a school setting

Experience of working with young children with SEND, ASD

Experience of working with children who have speech and language needs

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact: , Interested applicants are warmly welcomed and encouraged to visit our school and see for yourself what makes St. John’s the special place that it is. Please call the school office on 01253 883690 and speak with the Headteacher, Mrs Nicola Sayers. , , , , Closing date: 27/01/2025 (12 noon) , Proposed Interview Date: 30/01/2025

Proposed Interview Date:

30/01/2025 

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.