TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Location

Duke Street Primary School, Duke Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3DU (320 on roll)

Tel: 01257 239950
School website: www.dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Duke Street Primary School: Teaching Assistant Level 3 Vacancy

Start date: ASAP

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Permanent Variable hours contract (initially 30 hours and based in  a FS/KS1 class.)
No. on Roll: 321

The governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teaching assistant to join this popular and inclusive school. The school serves a diverse community which has an increasing number of vulnerable families, families supported by pupil premium funding and children with a wide range of SEND needs. We are a designated School of Sanctuary supporting refugee and other EAL families

The successful candidate will be a positive, highly motivated team player, and someone who is keen to grow as a professional, having high expectations of themselves. They must also have high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour. The governors are seeking someone who is keen to get to know children as individuals and who is able to work collaboratively, flexibly, as part of a caring, nurturing team.  

The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting within the classroom. As a TA3 you will have responsible for leading intervention sessions focused on developing key skills in mathematics, English and phonics. If based in an EYFS classroom, the role will also involve supporting the children as a key worker.

Closing date for application forms and letters: 9.00am Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Application forms should indicate the applicant’s educational philosophy and reasons for wanting to work specifically at Duke Street Primary School, as well as outlining strengths / specialisms.

(These should be emailed to the headteacher at: head@dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk)

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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Proposed Interview Date:

09/05/2025 

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.