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Ref 192980A
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4 SCP 4-6.
Salary £24404 to £ 25183 Pro-Rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (25/04/2025 ) .
Hours 25 hours a week.
Closing Date 13/03/2025.
Location
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Farringdon Lane, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6LX (420 on roll)

Tel: 01772 792572
School website: www.blessedsacrament.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Local Governing Board of The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint Teaching Assistants to work in our thriving, lively school. We are an inclusive and caring school with nurturing, friendly staff who are dedicated to providing our children with the best care and education possible. Our mission statement 'Feeding Hearts and Minds' is central to all that we do at school.

The successful applicants will need to work well as part of our team, be dedicated, enthusiastic and work flexibly and efficiently to meet the demands of the role. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent and if successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged through the school office. We look forward to receiving your application form.

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.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 9am on 13/03/2025
Essential Qualifications
  • GCSE English and Maths grade C (or equivalent)

    • Desirable Qualifications
  • NVQ Level 2 or above

    • Essential Experience
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Organisational skills

    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of working in a classroom environment

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    For an informal discussion about the posts, please contact the school office.
    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: Return forms to the Headteacher at the School head@blessedsacrament.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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