ADDITIONAL NEEDS TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2B

Ref 194946
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5 SCP 6 - 11.
Salary £25183 to £ 27269 £24027-£25183 Pro Rata Term Time and Lunch Duty
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (22/04/2025 OR SOONER to 31/08/2026) .
Hours 32.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 25/02/2025.
Location
Barnoldswick COfE Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5TB (360 on roll)

Tel: 01282 813014
School website: www.barnoldswick.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Additional Needs Teaching Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have:

  • a passion for working with pupils with Additional Needs and a commitment to helping them succeed
  • a deep understanding of the needs of ASD children
  • expertise in communication and interaction skills and experience in supporting young children with ASD with these skills


    Responsibilities will include:

  • Providing support to children with ASD in the classroom
  • Assisting teachers in adapting lesson plans to meet the individual needs of SEN pupils
  • Assistance with personal care tasks, including feeding, toileting, and dressing
  • Developing and implementing individualised education plans (IEPs) for SEN pupils
  • Monitoring and tracking the progress of SEN pupils and providing regular feedback to teachers
  • Building positive relationships to provide a comprehensive support network for SEN pupils

    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.

    Please note that this vacancy closes at Noon on 25/02/2025
    • Essential Qualifications

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    Desirable Qualifications

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    Essential Experience

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    Desirable Experience

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    Proposed Interview Date:
    06/03/2025 
    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: Please note CVs are not accepted. To apply for this vacancy you need to complete the attached application form.. Please return completed application forms to bursar@barnoldswick.lancs.sch.uk. Please note the closing date for applications is Tuesday 25th February 2025 at noon. Interviews will take place on Thursday 6th March 2025.
    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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