Teaching Assistant 2B

Location

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, West Close Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5EN (116 on roll)

Tel: 01282 813045
School website: www.st-josephs-barlick.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Purpose of the Post To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake
work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to
assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be
carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. To supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those
with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
2. To assist with the development and implementation of Individual
Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
3. To establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them
according to individual needs
4. To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
5. To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led
by the teacher
6. To set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem
and independence.
7. To provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
under guidance of the teacher.
8. To create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive
environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display
of pupils’ work.
9. To use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve
learning goals
10. To assist with the planning of learning activities


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.

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

Interview date: W/c 3rd February and 10 February 2025

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 31/01/2025

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school on 01282 813045

Proposed Interview Date:

03/02/2025 

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.