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Ref 195779
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4 SCP 4-6.
Salary £24404 to £ 25183 
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (01/05/25 to 31/08/26) .
Hours 34.75 hours a week.
Closing Date 22/04/2025.
Location
Burnley Basnett Street Nursery School, Basnett Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3ES (88 on roll)

Tel: 01282 457235
School website: www.basnettstreet.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors are seeking to appoint a TA2A to support children with SEND needs.  We are looking for somebody who has had experience of working with children in the EYFS and who is committed to meeting the needs of all children to support them to reach their full potential.  

The hours of work will be 34.75 hours. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 08.30 - 15.45 and Wednesday  08.30 - 16.45.  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 CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

All applications should be returned directly to the school by Tuesday 22nd April 2025.

Interviews: 30th April 2025.

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.
Essential Qualifications
  • To hold a Level 2 or above diploma /  NVQ in Children's Learning and Development (Early Years Educator)
  • To hold suitable level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications.

    • Essential Experience
  • Experience of working with children in the EYFS.
  • Experience of supporting pupils with SEND.
  • Experience of supporting assessment procedures in the EYFS.

    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of supporting EAL pupils.
    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please ring the school on 01282 457235
    Proposed Interview Date:
    30/04/2025 
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: bursar@basnettstreet.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.

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    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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