TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B (SEN)

Location

Carnforth Community Primary School, North Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LQ (84 on roll)

Tel: 01524 732435
School website: www.carnforthprimary.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

We wish to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team, in order to support our teaching staff in our inclusive and friendly school. The successful candidate will support the progress and achievements of children with additional needs, this could be in any of our classes. They must be able to work effectively as part of a team and have a good standard of English and Maths.  Experience of working with children who have social interaction and communication needs is essential.

This position is term time only. Please note the salary quoted is full-time equivalent.

Carnforth Community Primary is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request. 

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.

Applications will only be accepted when they are on our official application form.

Please ensure there are no gaps in either your employment record or your education record before you submit your application.

Please note that this vacancy closes at Noon on 28/02/25; shortlisting 03/03/25, interviews week commencing 17/03/25.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)

Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

Desirable Qualifications

Additional SEN qualification

First Aid qualifications

Essential Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

Experience of Administrative work

Experience of supporting pupils with social interaction and communication needs

Desirable Experience

Be able or willing to learn to use ICT to support children

For an informal discussion please contact:

Sarah Hudd, Headteacher, or Megan Rae, SENCO.

Proposed Interview Date:

17/03/2025 

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.

 

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.