TEACHING ASSISTANT

Ref	194799
Number of Posts	1
Grade	Grade 4/Grade 5 .
Salary	£24404 to £ 27269 The salary quoted is full time TA. Welfare pay is Grade 2
Term	Part-time.
Perm / FTC	Permanent.
Required	(03/03/25 ) .
Hours	26.25 TA 2.5 Welfare hours a week.
Closing Date	07/02/2025.

Location: Clitheroe Brookside Primary School, BB7 1NW (136 on roll)
Bright Street
Tel: 01200 425564
School website: www.brookside.lancs.sch.uk
Summary: Teaching Assistant and Welfare Assistant required Monday 3rd March or asap thereafter. The hours per week will be as follows

Teaching Assistant Monday to Friday 8.45 to 12.00 and 1.00 to 3.00 (26.25 hours per week)

Welfare Assistant 30 mins between the times of 12.00 and 1.00(this will vary depending on need 2.5 hours per week)

Lunchtime break will be 30 minutes between the hours of 12.00 and 1.00 (this will vary depending on need and is unpaid)

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who can plan and implement learning activities for individuals and groups. The successful candidate will monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher. Positive relationships with pupils, parents and carers are essential for this role. Dependending on experience the successful candidate may be be requested to provide short term cover for classes when a class teacher is unexpectedly unavailable (pay for such hours will be amended accordingly).

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. The post is a permanent variable hours contract with a minimum of 10 hours.

Application form attached. Please return completed applications by post or hand deliver signed copies to the main school office addressed to Mrs Allan, Headteacher.

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
Teaching Assistant level 2 or above qualification – appropriate to the post
Relevant qualifications in English and Maths such as GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent
Essential Experience: A proven ability in supporting learning and teaching of pupils in KS1 or KS2
Supporting children's emotional health and well being.
Some one who can offer flexibility as the needs and requirements of the school can change.
Desirable Experience: Supporting pupils with ASD and ADHD.
For an informal discussion please contact:: All candidates are encouraged to visit the school prior to application.
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.

Additional Info

Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

Address:	The form attached to this advert should be used to apply. A supporting statement alongside the form will be considered. CV's will not be accepted. Forms should be returned to the Headteacher via post or hand delivered. They should be signed. No email applications will be accepted.

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.

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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