apply online icon HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT

Ref 195098
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 7 (Scp 19-25).
Salary £31067 to £ 35235 Term time plus 5 inset days
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 19.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 25/02/2025.
Location
Penwortham Primary School, Crookings Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0HU (201 on roll)

Tel: 01772 743321
School website: www.penworthamprimary.co.uk
Summary
Penwortham Primary School are looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team.
Hours are 19.5 per week (3 days).  Term time only plus 5 inset days.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Can demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of our school.
  • Has a proven record of outstanding practice.
  • Is highly motivated, enthusiastic, well organised and reliable.
  • Can use time management skills effectively.
  • Can work effectively as a part of a team and be flexible, energetic and keen to use initiative.
  • Is an excellent communicator with high levels of interpersonal skills.
  • Has high expectations of self and those around them.
  • Is approachable, friendly and have a good sense of humour.
  • Wants the best outcomes for all members of the whole school community.

    We can offer you:

  • A caring and welcoming “family” school environment with high expectations.
  • A hard working and dedicated staff team and supportive governors.
  • Well behaved children and supportive parents and carers.
  • An opportunity to gain valuable experience of leadership and management.
  • Continuing professional development.

    Visits to school are warmly encouraged.  Please contact the school office on 01772 743321 to arrange a visit.

    Please also look at our school website www.penworthamprimary.co.uk

    Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

    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.

    • Essential Qualifications
  • Recognised and relevant NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent
  • Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English / Literacy and Mathematics / Numeracy

    • Desirable Qualifications
  • NVQ level 4 qualification or equivalent
  • HLTA status

    • Essential Experience
  • Experience of working with children
  • Experience of working in a classroom environment



    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of administrative work
  • Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
  • Staff management experience
  • Forest school qualification / experience

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Ms Penarski - Headteacher , 01772 743321 , head@penwortham-pri.lancs.sch.uk
    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 Headteacher c/o the School. Application Forms to be returned to head@penwortham-pri.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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