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Ref 195769
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5 SCP 6-11.
Salary £25183 to £ 27269 Salary based on FTE
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (Summer term 2025 ) .
Hours 32.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 22/04/2025.
Location
West Lancashire Community High School, School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH (162 on roll)

Tel: 01695 721487
School website: www.westlancs.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governing Body and Headteacher of West Lancashire Community High School are currently inviting applications to fill Teaching Assistant, Level 2 vacancies. 

West Lancashire Community High School is a vibrant generic learning difficulties school and has previously been inspected by Ofsted and rated good. Our students all have an Education Health Care Plan. We currently have 160 students on roll with numbers increasing, students are aged between 11 and 19 years. Our school is organised into three key stages/departments Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5.

At West Lancashire Community High School, we want our students and young adults to be the best they can be within an environment which challenges and supports. We focus upon academic, social and emotional development and progress but equally important to us is the development of independence skills to enable all to achieve, stand out as valued member of their communities and successfully meet the varying demands of an ever-changing society. 

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.

The closing date is 9am on 22/04/2025
Desirable Qualifications
  • NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
  • Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy.

    • Essential Experience
  • Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.

    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of working in a similar classroom/service environment.
  • Experience of Administrative work.
  • Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    To discuss the role or arrange a visit to school please call 01695 721487.
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@westlancs.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    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.

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