TEACHING ASSISTANT 3

Location

Euxton St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bank Lane, Off Wigan Road, Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6JW (197 on roll)

Tel: 01257 262049
School website: www.euxton-st-marys.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Euxton are seeking to appoint a passionate, positive and energetic teaching assistant to work alongside our Reception Class teacher.

We are a family school at the heart of a very special parish community. We are growing and flourishing together and are looking for the right person, who shares our ethos and values, to join our family.  At St Mary’s we recognise that each individual child and adult are a unique gift from God, with all the blessings and talents that they bring to our school family.

Our children are encouraged to be everything that God wants them to be - we give them every opportunity to uncover and nurture their talents including Forest School, a curriculum that ignites their curiosity and passion for lifelong learning.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This position is part time, term time only, please note 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.

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: bursar@euxton-st-marys.lancs.sch.uk

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12pm on 28/04/2025

Essential Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
GCSE Maths and English, grade C and above or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ level 4 qualification or equivalent

First Aid training

Essential Experience

Experience of working with children in EYFS/KS1

Ability to nurture, relate well and engage positively with children

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to lead when the teacher isn’t present

Desirable Experience

Supporting children with a range of SEND disabilities

For an informal discussion please contact:

PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL OFFICE FOR AN INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND TOUR OF THE SCHOOL ON 01257 262049

Proposed Interview Date:

06/05/2025 

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.