TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Location

Belthorn Academy, Belthorn Road, Belthorn, Blackburn, BB1 2NY (231 on roll)

Tel: 01254 55620
School website: www.belthornacademy.co.uk

Summary

An amazing and rare opportunity to join the team at Belthorn Academy Primary School. The staff and governors are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant to join the Belthorn family. The vacancy is for a teaching assistant to join one of our KS2 classes, we're looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed person to join the team.

We are looking for someone who:

will work closely with the class teacher to deliver high quality learning experiences for the children

work within the Key Stage 2 environment

is organised - a team player and has great team-spirit

has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour - has high standards of English and Maths - is able to offer small group intervention sessions

will engage with professional development opportunities, training sessions and CPD - is highly motivated, flexible, adaptable and able to use their own initiative

can support the school's vision and values

Is flexible and rises to a challenge

We can offer:

hard working, caring and committed staff

a warm, friendly school, where children are at the heart from what we do

happy, well behaved and enthusiastic children.

This is a term time only position, working hours are 8:30am- 4:30pm, this includes one hour welfare cover at lunch time, a 30 minute lunch break and 1 hour per evening supporting in our after school club.  Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview process which will adhere to current Government guidelines. If you would like to view the school please call to make an appointment. 

The school is committed to safeguarding children, and the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

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.

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.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post. GCSE Grade C or above English and Mathematics or equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

First Aid training

Safeguarding training

Essential Experience

Experience working as teaching assistant

Desirable Experience

Experience of phonics

Experience of delivering interventions one to one and in small groups 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school office (01254) 55620

Proposed Interview Date:

03/04/2025 

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.