TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B (SEND)

Location

Carr Head Primary School, Poulton-le-fylde, Carr Head Lane, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 8JB (197 on roll)

Tel: 01253 883558
School website: www.carrhead.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

We wish to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team and to work closely with our SENDco to support our children and our teaching staff in our inclusive and friendly school. The successful candidate will support the progress and achievements of children with additional needs working across the primary phases. They will have a passion for and experience of working with pupils across a range of additional needs.  They will be proactive, able to work off their own initiative, and model good practice in SEND provision.  They must be able to work effectively as part of a team and have a good standard of English and Maths.   

Responsibilities 
Working closely with the SENDco, the success candidate will: 

Deliver interventions for children with SEND including SALT, 

Assist teachers in adapting lesson plans to meet the needs of SEND pupils, 

Support staff to implement I.L.P.s for SEND pupils, 

Monitor and track the progress of SEND pupils and provide regular feedback to the SENDco and to class teachers, 

Build positive relationships to provide a comprehensive support network for SEND pupils, 

Provide short term cover for 1:1 support for a child when the assigned T.A. is unavailable. 

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

Carr Head 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 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.

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 07/03/25. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 24/03/25. 

Essential Qualifications

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

GCSE Grade 4 and above (or equivalent qualification) in English and Mathematics 

Desirable Qualifications

Additional SEND qualification 

First Aid qualification

Essential Experience

Experience of working with a range of SEND 

Experience of working in a primary classroom environment 

Experience of administrative work 

Desirable Experience

Be able to use ICT to support children 

Experience of delivering the NELI programme or other speech and language programmes / willingness to undertake training 

Moving and Handling experience / training / willingness to undertake training 

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact: , , Sharon Nicholson, Headteacher, or Victoria Skidmore, SENDCO via the school office

Proposed Interview Date:

24/03/2025 

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.