TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A - EYFS UNIT

Location

Accrington Peel Park Primary School, Alice Street, Accrington, BB5 6QR (617 on roll)

Tel: 01254 231583
School website: www.peel-park.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Summary

Thank you for taking the time to consider applying for the post of Teaching Assistant in our school. Our school is situated in the heart of Accrington, and we serve a diverse community of pupils from different backgrounds.

We are looking for an outgoing, creative, passionate, and knowledgeable Teaching Assistant to add value to our supportive, successful, and positive team. We are looking for a TA with experience in EYFS and SEND to work alongside our friendly and dedicated staff team.

Within your role you will assist with the management of the class, carry out interventions in Phonics, Maths and English and deliver programmes tailored to children's needs.

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working with children in an early years setting and a passion for providing pupils with an enriched, exciting, and supportive environment.

Working hours - This position is a term time role, so if successful, the salary received will be on a pro-rata basis with the expectation that the post holder attends inset days for appropriate training events (for additional reimbursement) The working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am till 3.30pm (with an unpaid 30-minute lunchbreak, plus half an hour each day welfare responsibilities paid at foundation living wage. This role is temporary until 18th July 2025. 

Equal opportunities statement – We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Rehabilitation statement - 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.

Please note that this vacancy closes at Noon on 02/04/2025

Essential Qualifications

GCSE qualifications Maths and English at Grade C or above

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

First aid training

Essential Experience

Experience of working with children in a EYFS and/or KS1 classroom environment.

Knowledge of National Curriculum

Desirable Experience

Please refer to grade profile

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the main office - 01254 231583

Proposed Interview Date:

04/04/2025 

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.