TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Location

Marsden Community Primary School, Percy Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0BE (442 on roll)

Tel: 01282 612769
School website: www.marsden.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and extensive school team in order to support the on-going development of this good school. The successful candidate will support the progress and achievements of individuals and groups of learners academically, socially and emotionally. They must be able to work effectively as part of a team and have a good standard of English and Maths. In return, we pride ourselves on the high quality professional development the successful candidate will be offered including a package of induction and support as well as excellent CPD provision.

Marsden are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We believe that informal prior to application are important and will be warmly welcomed. 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 CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. Applications will only be submitted when they are on our official application form.

Please ensure there are no gaps in either your employment record or your education record before you submit your application.

We believe that informal visits to the school prior to application are important and will be warmly welcomed.

To arrange a visit please contact Rebecca Hawthorne (School Business Manager) on 01282 612769 or sbm@marsden.lancs.sch.uk

Visit Date:  3:45pm Tuesday 6th May 2025

Please note that this vacancy closes at 9am on 09/05/2025

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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For an informal discussion please contact:

We believe that informal visits to the school prior to application are important and will be warmly welcomed. , , To arrange a visit please contact Rebecca Hawthorne (School Business Manager) on 01282 612769 or sbm@marsden.lancs.sch.uk , , Visit Date: 3:45pm Tuesday 6th May 2025

Proposed Interview Date:

20/05/2025 

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.