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Ref 195260
Number of Posts 1
Grade Scale 4 .
Salary £25584 to £ 27269 Term time plus 5 days
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 16 hours a week.
Closing Date 03/03/2025.
Location
Albany Academy, Bolton Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3AY (730 on roll)

Tel: 01257 244020
School website: www.albanyacademy.co.uk
Summary
ALBANY ACADEMY                    
Teaching Assistant 2  

required ASAP

Scale 4 (£25,584 to £27,269 pro rata)
32 hours Part-Time
Term time + 5 days (195 days

We wish to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Pupil Support team.

Albany Academy is a highly successful and popular 11-16 school situated in Chorley, Lancashire.  With 727 students currently on roll, the school provides an excellent education within a nurturing and caring environment where every student is well known by every member of staff. As part of Albany Learning Trust, we benefit from being part of a tight-knit, all through school trust.

The successful candidate will join the school at an exciting time:

  • Our current Ofsted report recognises the school as being good with outstanding behaviour and safety.
  • The school is an active member of several local and national networks and is frequently a source of support for other North West schools.
  • The successful candidate will be offered a package of induction and support as well as excellent professional development.

    The successful candidate will:

  • support the progress and achievements of individuals and groups of learners.
  • be able to work effectively as part of a team and have a good standard of English and Maths.
  • be flexible, reliable and willing to undertake any necessary training and who can adapt to changes in their role.

    If you would like any further information please send your questions to Emer Taylor SENCO via the vacancies@albanyacademy.co.uk email.

    Application documents are available to download in the vacancies section of the school website www.albanyacademy.co.uk/vacancies

    Apply online by the closing date of midday, on Monday 3rd March 2025, to: vacancies@albanyacademy.co.uk.
    Interviews will take place week commencing 3rd March 2025.

    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 Midday on 03/03/2025
    • Essential Qualifications
  • Level 2 or 3 Certificate or above qualification – appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
  • Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/ Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
  • Experience of working with children
    • Desirable Qualifications
  • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

    • Essential Experience
  • Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all students
  • Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
  • Excellent verbal communication skills

    • Desirable Experience
  • Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and students

    • 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: https://www.albanyacademy.co.uk/vacancies. Application Forms to be returned to vacancies@albanyacademy.co.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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