apply online icon TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Ref 195871
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5 SCP 6-11.
Salary £25183 to £ 27269 pro-rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 27.9 hours a week.
Closing Date 25/04/2025.
Location
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston, Rigby Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5XL (341 on roll)

Tel: 01772 796112
School website: www.sjps.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
COME AND JOIN OUR AMAZING TEAM!!

The Governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our staff team.  This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the educational journey of our children in a vibrant Preston school. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting children’s learning and development.

The post is for 27.9 hours per week Monday to Friday: 8.40am to 3.00pm. Although this is advertised as a fixed term position (until end July 2026), we would hope to be able to offer a permanent post at the end of this period.

We are a successful, happy and welcoming school community with a positive and caring Catholic ethos. At St Joseph's, the wellbeing of our families, pupils and staff is at the heart of all we do.  We are looking for individuals with excellent people skills who can nurture and support our children with their learning within the Catholic ethos of our school.

Day-to-day of the role under the supervision of the class teacher:

  • Assist the class teacher in preparing and delivering educational activities.
  • Provide support to individual students and small groups to help them understand and complete tasks.
  • Encourage children’s engagement with the curriculum and foster a positive learning environment.
  • Monitor and record children’s progress, sharing observations with the class teacher.
  • Help manage classroom resources and set up for lessons.
  • Support the class teacher in managing behaviour and maintaining classroom discipline.
  • Participate in school meetings and professional development sessions as required.

    Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational support role.
  • Strong understanding of the educational needs of children.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with the class teacher and other staff members.
  • Patience, empathy, and a positive, encouraging attitude.
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).


    Benefits:

  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on children’s educational experiences.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Professional development opportunities.

    Previous applicants need not re-apply

    Candidates must have GCSE Maths and English grade C or above (or equivalent). Please do not submit an application if you do not have these qualifications.

    Applications to be made using the application form attached. Please also include the supplementary forms provided.

    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.

    Please note that this vacancy closes at Noon on 25/04/2025
    • Essential Qualifications

    NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)

    GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) to grade ‘C’ or above

    Essential Experience

    Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

    Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

    Experience of supporting pupils with diverse needs

    Proposed Interview Date:
    29/04/2025 
    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: Please Return Application Forms to the Headteacher c/o of the school Head@sjps.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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