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Ref 194925
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4.
Salary £24404 to £ 25183 
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 26.25 hours a week.
Closing Date 24/02/2025.
Location
Crawford Village Primary School, Crawford Village, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9QP (83 on roll)

Tel: 01695 622333
School website: www.crawfordvillageprimary.uk
Summary
The headteacher and governors of Crawford Village Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and talented KS1 Teaching Assistant to work alongside our hardworking, dedicated team.

About us: Our school is set in the small rural village of Crawford in West Lancashire. We are well known locally for being a very friendly, inclusive school and are keen to maintain this reputation. As we are a small school, our staff are acutely aware of each child's strengths, talents and needs. We are recognised in the local authority as a high performing school; in our most recent Ofsted inspection, we were graded outstanding. At Crawford Village, we have high expectations of all and strive for excellence in all we do; aiming to develop every child to the best of their ability in all areas.

We are looking for a KS1 Teaching Assistant who:
  • is an experienced, outstanding practitioner
  • will support and work as part of our KS1 team
  • prioritises children’s learning and welfare, forging strong relationships with parents and our wider school family
  • is an inspirational and motivational practitioner who believes in our vision and is committed to raising standards, while making learning fun and creative for all
  • is a committed team player, demonstrating flexibility, co-operation and a willingness to take an active role in school life both inside and outside of the classroom
  • is a reflective practitioner who is open to new ideas
  • has a cheerful disposition and a good sense of humour
  • will go the extra mile, bringing something additional to the school.

    We offer:
  • exceptionally well-behaved pupils who love to learn and strive to be the best they can be in all aspects of their education
  • a friendly, professional, committed and supportive team of staff and governors
  • the opportunity to develop our bespoke, rich, diverse and broad curriculum
  • a hardworking and forward-thinking school with a culture of high expectations
  • beautiful outdoor space which includes a Forest School area
  • an extensive package of continuing professional development
  • a warm and caring school family.

    Interested applicants are welcome to arrange a visit to school during the week beginning Monday 10th February 2025. 

    Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 24th February 2025
    Shortlisting: Tuesday 25th February 2025

    Observation and interview: On the morning of Tuesday 4th March 2025, shortlisted candidates will be invited to deliver a phonics session within our KS1 class followed by a formal interview.

    To find out more about our wonderful school, please visit www.crawfordvillageprimary.uk

    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
  • English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
  • TA qualification NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)

    • Desirable Qualifications
  • First Aid qualification
  • Current Safeguarding training

    • Essential Experience
  • Experience of working with children

    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of working with children in different year groups
  • Experience of delivering phonics sessions

    • Proposed Interview Date:
    04/03/2025 
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@uphollandcrawfordvillage.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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