TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2A

Location

Accrington St John With St Augustine COfE Primary School, Maudsley Street, Accrington, BB5 6AD (203 on roll)

Tel: 01254 392717
School website: www.st-john-augustine.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated teaching assistant to join our hardworking, caring team at this successful primary school. 

We are looking for someone with good Key Stage 1 and 2 knowledge and experience and who is:

is creative and motivated

is committed to high standards for all children

is able to demonstrate that they are a highly effective classroom practitioner

has good interpersonal skills

is able to work as part of a team and form positive relationships

has excellent articulation skills

has good behaviour management skills


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 CV's are not accepted for this role and the attached application form must be completed.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12pm on 07/05/2025

Essential Qualifications

Equivalent to TA Level 2 or higher

GSCE MATHS A-C ENGLISH A-C

Desirable Qualifications

Any further qualifications in relation to educational settings, including Safeguarding qualifications.

Essential Experience

Working with children in a primary school setting with safeguarding training at level 2 or higher

Working as a Teaching Assistant previously

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 challenging behaviour

Desirable Experience

Early Years experience.

1:1 Experience

Experience of Administrative work

For an informal discussion please contact:

1:30pm on Thursday 24th April

Proposed Interview Date:

03/06/2025 

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.