TEMPORARY TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Location

St John The Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham, St John's Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 7BN (234 on roll)

Tel: 01282 771146
School website: www.st-john.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governors from St John the Baptist RC Primary school are seeking a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to work across the Early Years Foundation stage.

We are a Roman Catholic school in Padiham with around 240 children on role. Our School’s mission statement is to ‘Love One Another’ and we are looking for someone to support our Catholic ethos whilst providing high quality provision, care and nurture for our pupils.

Our successful candidate will:

Be caring and compassionate

Be able to work with small groups and within a 1:1 capacity

Have EYFS experience

Have experience of teaching phonics (ELS Scheme used in school)

Display positive behaviour management strategies.

Have experience of working with children with ASD, ADHD and Special Educational Needs

Display professional conduct at all times

Be a strong team player

Demonstrate flexibility

The hours are 8.55 until 15.20 per day, term time only with half an hour lunch.

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.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post.

GCSE Grade 4-9 (C or above) in English and Maths 

Essential Experience

EYFS experience

Experience of working with children with SEN

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please call the office on 01282 771146 to speak with Mrs McKeating (Headteacher)

Proposed Interview Date:

21/05/2025 

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.