BSL 1:1 LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Location

Carleton Green Community Primary School, Arundel Drive, Carleton, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 7TF (327 on roll)

Tel: 01253 891228
School website: www.carletongreen.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Carleton Green Community Primary School,
Arundel Drive,
Carleton, Poulton-le-Fylde
FY6 7TF
(336 on roll).

BSL Learning Support Assistant for a Hearing-Impaired Pupil TA3 Grade 6 Required:

ASAP

The pupil currently attends our Nursery setting but is due to start in Reception at Carleton Green in September 2025.

Carleton Green is a thriving and vibrant school that is child-centred in its approach, with the aim of enabling every child to develop their full potential. We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to provide support for a hearing-impaired pupil who will be starting in our Reception Class. The ideal candidate must be proficient in British Sign Language and demonstrate a proven track record of successfully dealing with children in a school setting. The hours of work will be 32.5 per week.

We are looking for someone who:

Is patient, sensitive, calm and nurturing and has a good sense of humour

Has the ability to think “outside the box” and use their imagination

Has good communication skills and can work effectively as part of a team.

Has strong behaviour skills

Is empathetic and passionate about supporting SEND children

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 this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 - details of any criminal record spent or unspent should be sent to the Chair of Governors at school address by the closing date.

This position is to support the pupil throughout their Primary School life.  It is term time only. Please note that the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

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.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Stacey Clark - 01253 891228

Proposed Interview Date:

23/04/2025 

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.