TEACHING ASSISTANT TA 2A

Location

Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church Of England Primary School, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3DD (155 on roll)

Tel: 01254 231026
School website: www.st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

We are looking for a TA 2 to join our staff team. This is initially for the academic year but the post may be extended dependent on the budget. St. Paul's is a happy school; the children come to school keen to learn and willing to work hard. The standards and expectations are very high; we want our children to want to do their best, to aim high and to celebrate each achievement. We expect children to behave well and use the nurturing Christian vision of our school to support children in making the right choices. Whilst academic achievement is important for all pupils, we know there are many other skills possessed by the pupils in our school: running, football, dance, drama, art and technology to name but a few. Each one of these skills and talents is celebrated and all our children are valued as individuals. We have also been awarded the Gold Behaviour Mark.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who can:

be flexible in working with children across the school both in infants and juniors

support small group interventions

Work 9.30 - 3pm   (with half hour lunch break) 5 days a week

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.

The closing date is 12 noon 02/06/2025

Essential Qualifications

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

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid certificate 

Essential Experience

Experience of working with Key stage 1 or Key stage 2 children

Experience of working in a primary school

Desirable Experience

Experience of Administrative work

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Experience of working with children with SEN

Knowledge of teaching effective phonics

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school would be welcomed. , Please ring the Headteacher Rachel Wells 01254 231026

Proposed Interview Date:

09/06/2025 

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.