TEACHING ASSISTANT 3

Location

The Coppice School, Ash Grove, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6GY (66 on roll)

Tel: 01772 336342
School website: www.coppice.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Coppice School is a thriving school in South Ribble between Leyland and Preston. We have 66 pupils on roll aged between 2 - 19 years with severe and complex learning difficulties. We look for highly energetic and motivated staff who embrace challenge as we believe in the uniqueness of every student, and offer a personalised approach to teaching.

The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic, motivated, flexible, creative and experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for working with pupils with a range of severe, complex and additional needs including ASD, to join our happy and dedicated staff team. The school is committed to safeguarding children and this post is subject to a check by the Disclosure Barring Service. The interview will assess your suitability to work with children and include questions relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This position is part-time and term time only.

Please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

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 CV's are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy please complete the application form attached to this advertisement. Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on Friday 09/05/2025.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 09/05/2025

Essential Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or above qualification (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (A - C) or equivalent

First Aid Training

Moving and Handling

Team Teach

Sign along and PECS

Essential Experience

Experience of working with and ability to relate well to children

Experience of working in a relevant classroom environment and knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to supervise and assist pupils and the ability to plan and deliver work programmes

Ability to make effective use of ICT

Good communication skills

Desirable Experience

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Time management skills

Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality

Experience of administrative work

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact school on 01772 336342

Proposed Interview Date:

04/06/2025 

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.