PUPIL SUPPORT WORKER

Ref	195936
Number of Posts	1
Grade	Grade 5 SCP 6 -11.
Salary	£25183 to £ 27269 Pro-Rata
Term	Full-time.
Perm / FTC	Permanent.
Required	(23.06.25 ) .
Hours	36.5 (08:15 - 16:00) hours a week.
Closing Date	02/05/2025.

Location: Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School, Park Road, Accrington, BB5 1ST (441 on roll)

Tel: 01254 233171
School website: www.hyndburnpark.lancs.sch.uk
Summary: We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and keen individual, who has high standards and strong behaviour management to support individuals and small groups of children.

The appointed person will:

Establish strong relationships with our children and their families.
Identify any barriers for learning and provide strategies for the individuals/families to overcome these.
Follow and work alongside any other professionals.
Working with individuals and small groups of children to help them regulate their emotions and to support them, so they can learn and play effectively.

The post will entail a lunchtime duty supporting individuals and groups, whilst playing.

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.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 02/05/2025
Essential Qualifications: GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English.
Level 2 Qualification in an area related to the post.
Desirable Qualifications: ELSA Qualification
Level 3 Qualification in an area related to the post.
First aid
Essential Experience: Experience of supporting children and their families.
Desirable Experience: Working in a school setting.
Experience of safeguarding
For an informal discussion please contact:: If you would like to visit our school, please call on 01254 233171 to book an appointment.
Proposed Interview Date:: 16/05/2025
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.

Additional Info

Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

Address:	Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: applications :hyndburnpark.lancs.sch.uk by 12 noon on the 02.05.25.

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.

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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